Things to Do

Theatre-goers are in for a treat when visiting Rutland, with top class performances in fabulous settings.

Tolethorpe Hall, Rutland’s open-air theatre dates back over 800 years, and is set in beautiful countryside adjacent to the River Gwash.  The Hall is home to Stamford Shakespeare Company, who purchased the Hall in 1977 and staged their first play in May of the same year.  Since then, Tolethorpe Hall has grown to become a revered open air theatre, with a dedicated following.  Annually, a range of performances are staged, and these are never cancelled due to the weather.  Performances for 2008 will take place from 9th June to 30th August, and include The Wind In The Willows, Romeo and Juliet and Richard III.  Picnics on the lawn prior to the performance is a popular way to spend some time pre-performance; alternatively, a well equipped on site pre-theatre restaurant is available.  

Uppthearts is managed by Uppingham School and was developed to meet the needs of both the school and local community as well as help the arts to reach out to a wider audience.  Part of the Uppthearts offering is Uppingham Theatre, where drama, music, children’s theatre, and poetry are performed throughout the year.