Red Rose Chain – Theatre in the Forest 2022: Macbeth

Theatre in the Forest 2022: Macbeth

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What’s on Stage

Macbeth

We are moving back to our roots and taking up a residency at one of the most stunning and atmospheric sites in the country, Sutton Hoo. Kicking off our first year at this wonderful site with Red Rose Chain’s return to live theatre will be an epic production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH.

We are so excited to be partnering with The National Trust to develop a new, exciting outdoor theatrical event that will welcome back audiences to join in a thrilling and emotional experience together while safely social distancing. Our new forest site at Sutton Hoo boasts hauntingly beautiful views over the River Deben – the perfect backdrop for a magical evening enjoying Shakespeare as the sun goes down and the stars appear.

As ever, you will be warmly welcomed by the whole team, with very easy access to the site and visitor facilities. Unlike the Witches in Macbeth, we can’t see into the future, but we are developing Theatre in the Forest to be a flexible, COVID secure event to welcome back our audiences to join in a thrilling and emotional experience together, while safely social distancing.

Dates and times

Ticket prices:

Full Price – £29

Over 65 – £23

Concession* – £12 (**Concession tickets are for full-time students, people in receipt of benefits or pension credits, people with disabilities)*

Family Ticket* – £75 (*2 full price adults and 2 children concessions)

Age Guidance: Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most epic tragedies and will be great for young people. With violence and some scary bits, it may be unsuitable for really young children. If you want any further information or would like to reserve seating with easy access to the exit, please contact us on 01473 603388 or info@redrosechain.com

Check out our teaser trailer!

Further information

FAQs

WHAT IS THEATRE IN THE FOREST?

See Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before – outdoors and under the stars!
Theatre in the Forest is famed for making Shakespeare accessible and fun for all, staying true to the text while injecting high energy, dance, music, colour and magic. For over 20 years, we have welcomed over 8,000 audience members each summer, making it the largest outdoor family theatre event in Suffolk. After seven wonderful years at Jimmy’s Farm, Theatre in the Forest is moving to the historic woodlands at Sutton Hoo.

WHERE IS IT HELD?

The event is held amongst the trees in the beautiful woodland clearing at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge in Suffolk. Sutton Hoo has the King’s River Cafe, serving refreshments and alcoholic drinks during the pre-show and interval. For more info on how to get there, check out our ‘Directions’ tab.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The magic begins as soon as you step foot inside the auditorium space, with our dedicated and friendly team of volunteers ready to greet you and show you to your seats. The space opens up to 90 minutes before the performance begins, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the unique pre-theatre atmosphere. You may even bump into a cast member or two in-character as they like to meet, mingle and joke around during the pre-show! Audience members are welcome to bring their own picnics, but all rubbish must be taken home.

We are working on developing our new venue with flexible seating to allow for safe social distancing and we will be in contact with ticket holders in advance of the performance to confirm seating for all parties.

For those with access requirements: parking/seating reservations MUST be made in advance, by calling our box office (01473 603388). Seats will be reserved under the surname of the booking party, is it essential that party members arrive in the space by 7pm.

WEATHER POLICY

In the event of severe weather and/or closure of the Sutton Hoo site, you can exchange your tickets hassle-free to a later performance in the run. If you have any other questions, feel free to give our friendly box office team a call on 01473 603388 and they will be happy to help. We are dedicated to making the Theatre in the Forest experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible for everyone!

ANYTHING ELSE?

For the safety and enjoyment of all audience members, this is a no smoking event. Sutton Hoo is a site of international historic significance and littering will not be tolerated. All rubbish from picnics must be taken home to be binned and items bought on site disposed of in the bins provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Drink-driving is against the law; if you intend to drink, please designate a driver. Mobile phones must be switched off or set to silent during the show.

Sutton Hoo is a one way entry and exit, please ensure you exit using the correct road. Don’t forget it will be dark by the end of the performance, so we advise you to bring a torch for your walk back to the car park. If you’re in need of any assistance please don’t hesitate to find a steward.

Getting to us

Directions via Google Maps

COVID safety measures

Theatre in the Forest will be a COVID secure event and the safety of our audiences, staff and actors is our first priority. We have secured additional funding from the Arts Council’s Cultural Recovery Fund to develop this new venue to welcome back audiences to join in a thrilling and emotional experience together while safely social distancing.

In response to the changing government guidelines, we will be contacting ticket holders in advance of the date of the performance to confirm the seating for your party and with details of safety measures put in place to keep our audiences and staff safe.

Access and Facilities

As always, access for our diverse audiences is our priority. Together with the National Trust, we are making the Theatre in the Forest experience better and more accessible than ever before.

Pathways to the venue are flat, with wheelchair access and seating and close up parking/drop off point to offer the shortest possible distance between your vehicle and the outdoor auditorium. There are plenty of disabled parking spaces which will be signalled to you by volunteers at the car park entrance.

Please let our box office know about any access requirements in advance so we can make sure to reserve the best possible parking and seating for you, we want your experience to be as enjoyable as possible.

Toilets are located at the Visitor centre just a short walk from the theatre. The Visitor Centre also has a shop and cafe, with indoor seating and plenty of picnic tables for your pre-theatre picnics!

King's River Cafe at Sutton Hoo

Enjoy a range of takeaway snacks and hot and cold drinks from the King’s River Café, including alcoholic drinks, ice creams and snacks for vegetarians and gluten and dairy free options!