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Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Bowler Crab produced Twelfth Night in 2014 and again in 2018. Armed with fresh approaches from over a decade of touring Shakespeare across the UK, Bowler Crab returns to an old favourite as production 34 sets sail in June 2025.
Split by a shipwreck, twins Viola and Sebastian unravel a prank-filled plot like no other as they join some of the Bard’s liveliest characters. Amidst the celebrations of Twelfth Night, Viola falls into a love triangle as Orsino and Olivia become infatuated with her; the problem being that Viola is disguised as her brother! But can all be forgiven when a harmless prank involving a letter and colourful attire imprisons the vengeful Malvolio
Performance is outdoors on the Sixpenny Lawn with a backdrop of the iconic Abbey Ruins and an indoor contingency of the Abblots Hall in place in case of bad weather.
To attend the event, please enter through the iconic Abbey Gates onto the Battle Abbey Grounds.
No English Heritage fee will be required to enter to see the show but exploring the ruins and further battle grounds will.
Bowler Crab plan to perform outside on the Six Penny Lawn in front of the Western range.
If the weather is looking nasty, we will move into the Abbott's Hall.
Please bring your own lawn furniture.
Chairs will be available if you are unable to bring your own.
A bar with alcoholic, hot and soft drinks will be provided with homemade cakes.
Your own picnics, food and drinks are also welcomed.
Toilet facilities are available inside the building.
There are no steps required to enter the auditorium inside or outside.
Please park in Battle as parking is unavailable at the school for this event.
Split by a shipwreck, twins Viola and Sebastian unravel a prank-filled plot like no other as they join some of the Bard’s liveliest characters. Amidst the celebrations of Twelfth Night, Viola falls into a love triangle as Orsino and Olivia become infatuated with her; the problem being that Viola is disguised as her brother! But can all be forgiven when a harmless prank involving a letter and colourful attire imprisons the vengeful Malvolio
Performance is outdoors on the Sixpenny Lawn with a backdrop of the iconic Abbey Ruins and an indoor contingency of the Abblots Hall in place in case of bad weather.
To attend the event, please enter through the iconic Abbey Gates onto the Battle Abbey Grounds.
No English Heritage fee will be required to enter to see the show but exploring the ruins and further battle grounds will.
Bowler Crab plan to perform outside on the Six Penny Lawn in front of the Western range.
If the weather is looking nasty, we will move into the Abbott's Hall.
Please bring your own lawn furniture.
Chairs will be available if you are unable to bring your own.
A bar with alcoholic, hot and soft drinks will be provided with homemade cakes.
Your own picnics, food and drinks are also welcomed.
Toilet facilities are available inside the building.
There are no steps required to enter the auditorium inside or outside.
Please park in Battle as parking is unavailable at the school for this event.
Sunday 3 August
Six Penny Lawn, Battle Abbey School, Battle Abbey, East Sussex TN33 0AE
Show starts 3pm. Finishes 5.30pm. Includes 20 minute Interval. Tickets £22 adult with child concessions
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