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English Heritage: Walmer Castle And Gardens

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The Three Musketeers at Walmer Castle
All for One - and One for All! Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels, the first appearing in 1844. They have enjoyed enormous popularity worldwide and are not just textbook examples of the Historical Romance but also hilarious pastiches of that genre. This one, the first, remains the greatest. Young DArtagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the Kings Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queens jewels, race the clock to restore Her Majestys honour, survive the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu, and cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter. Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, its a whirlwind of excitement, comedy and ingenious storytelling. Romance! Intrigue! Murder! Betrayal! Revenge...! Its got the lot! With a reputation for staging some of the finest swordplay in the business Illyrias The Three Musketeers promises to be more dazzling than ever! Running time (approx): 135-minutes (inc 20 minute interval) Recommended for ages 8+. Play contains scenes of peril, politics and passion! Younger children welcome, if theyre brave enough... Bring your own seating/rug. Wear suitable clothing. Only assistance dogs are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Car parking 5 mins from performance area.
The Pirates of Penzance at Walmer Castle
Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches 21 he leaves the ship, announcing that he now intends to dedicate his life to the Pirates destruction. The Pirate King checks the contracts small print and realises that as Fredericks birthday is 29th February on a leap year he has only had four birthdays and is actually indentured for another 63 years. With only the Penzance constabulary to protect him, will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Performed by a six-strong cast of actor/singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment, The Pirates of Penzance boasts such gloriously memorable songs as To be a Pirate King!; Modern Major General and A Policemans Lot is Not a Happy One. With razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today. Running time (approx): 120-minutes (inc 20 minute interval) Recommended for all ages. Please bring your own seating/rug and suitable clothing. Only assistance dogs are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Car parking 5 minutes from performance area.
Easter Quest

Easter Quest

1 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

This Easter holiday, join us for a fun-filled adventure quest! Follow the Easter trail, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward.
Othello

Othello

6 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Join The Lord Chamberlain's Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written. See it performed how William Shakespeare first saw it, as The Lord Chamberlain's Men (with a history stretching back to Shakespeare's original company) present this play in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. I know my price, I am worth no worse a place. Othello, the Moor of Venice, a respected General in the Venetian army, promotes the young Cassio to be his Lieutenant over Iago, a soldier in his service. In doing so he unwittingly sparks Iago's deep-seated hatred into terrifying life and sets in motion a horrendous spiral of vengeance and destruction that sweeps away everyone before it. As Iago weaves his web and seeks his revenge, he poisons Othello against Desdemona, who he has recently and secretly married, and turns the world upside down until Othello becomes unmoored from reality with devastating consequences. Put out the light, and then put out the light. A powerful story of deception, jealousy, and a man that loved not wisely but too well - this stunning and heartbreakingly poignant play is one you won't want to miss. Bring a chair and a picnic and prepare to be rapt and transported. Book early to avoid missing out!

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