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SUMMARY:A Christmas Wassail
DESCRIPTION:Start off Christmas with a festive performance to remember!\nThe Crescent Theatre Company returns with A Christmas Wassail – a show with enough Christmas spirit to last the whole year through! Enjoy choral music\, spoken word\, solo songs and comedy\, and leave the Castle truly feeling the magic of Christmas. \nAnd\, not to forget\, you can warm up with a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie! \nPerformance times\n3pm\n7.30pm \nTickets\n£25 – including a complimentary serving of mulled wine and a mince pie\, to be enjoyed in the interval. \nNo tickets available on the door. \nRunning time: approximately 2 1/2 hours\, including an interval when the bar will be open selling drinks and snacks. \nDoors open 1 hour before each performance\, when the bar will also be open. \nDoors to the event itself in the Great Hall open 10 minutes before each performance. \nPlease book taxis ahead of time. \nClick here to get tickets (via the Crescent Theatre box office)
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/a-christmas-wassail-2025-1/
CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Homepage,Live Performances
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Event: Murder in the Blackout - Murder Mystery Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Click here to get ticketsThe marvellous Miss Mapletree returns with a WWII-themed Murder Mystery Dinner!\nMiss Mapletree’s Perfect Murder presents a hilarious\, immersive entertainment experience at Hartlebury Castle. Take in the story as you dine with a delicious 3-course meal and put your detective skills to the test figuring out whodunnit! \nThis is a fundraising event for Hartlebury Castle Trust. With every ticket purchase\, you’re supporting our vision to inspire visitors with the Castle’s fascinating stories and encourage them to consider the issues of the world today. \nSee more about how buying your ticket supports us...\nAs a registered charity\, we rely on the generous purchases of tickets and entry fees to preserve Hartlebury Castle. The Castle stands as a timeless testament to over a millennium of history\, bearing witness to the stories of 112 bishops and countless others who have called it home. \nFrom the remarkable deeds of bishops who shaped history\, to the everyday lives of servants\, every story the Castle offers grants visitors a glimpse into the past. We wish to enable Hartlebury Castle to serve as a crucible for dialogue\, challenging us to learn from this past and chart a course towards a more insightful future. By supporting us\, you are ensuring that we can continue the Castle’s legacy. Thank you for your generosity. \nDive into the story of Murder in the Blackout…\nIt’s the height of World War II and vocal harmony group\, The Negroni Sisters\, are touring military bases throughout England. With their records selling in the thousands\, tonight they get ready for another sell-out show. However\, as the auditorium fills up and the three singing sisters prepare for their performance\, a shock discovery is made that throws the entire evening into doubt\, and may even affect the outcome of the war… \nJoin mystery novelist and top sleuth Miss Mapletree\, as she leads the investigation into the case of Murder in the Blackout! \nAbout the Company \nPerfect Murder provides fully interactive\, live-action murder mystery entertainment created and presented by famous sleuth and mystery writer Miss Mapletree. With over twenty-five years’ experience and a host of hysterical professional actors in full theatrical costume\, every event is an evening to die for! \n\n\nDetectives’ Dinner Menu\nTo start \nMixed tomato and mozzarella salad (vegetarian)\nor\nLeek and potato soup (vegan) \nFor your main course \nCreamy tarragon chicken with a baby potato stack and vegetables\nor\nAutumnal butternut squash stew with toasted sourdough (vegan) \nTo finish \nApple crumble\, served with custard or cream (vegan version available) \nYour meal while sleuthing is cooked by the wonderful caterers\, Country House Occasions. Please notify us of allergies or dietary requirements during the booking process and we will do our best to accommodate them. \n\nFancy a tipple with your meal? Pre-order a bottle or two of prosecco\, white wine or red wine at a reduced rate! \nProsecco or Prosecco Rose: £18\nSauvignon Blanc: £14\nShiraz: £14\nTickets\nEARLY BIRD OFFER: £50 SOLD OUT!\nStandard ticket: £56 \nTo ensure you are seated with your friends and family\, please purchase your tickets as one booking (up to a maximum of 10). Otherwise\, we cannot guarantee you will be seated together. \n£3.50 booking fee per transaction. \nClick here to get ticketsDoors open at 6.30pm. Running time will be approximately 2 1/2 hours. \nNo alcohol to be bought onto site. The bar will be open during the event. \nThis event is not recommended for children under 14. \nGet a peek at last year’s fantastic event…\nClick here to get ticketsNot able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/murder-mystery-dinner-2025/
CATEGORIES:Dining & Entertainment,Evening Event,Homepage,Special Events
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Piano Music - Supporting Hartlebury Castle
DESCRIPTION:Click here to get ticketsWith award-winning pianist Peter Bradley-Fulgoni\nFollowing his wonderful concert in May\, Peter Bradley-Fulgoni is back this October! Come to this fundraising event for Hartlebury Castle Trust and help us realise our ambitious vision for the Castle with your ticket purchase. \nExperience piano music from through the centuries live in the atmospheric Great Hall\, a structure that has stood through all their composers’ lives. Enjoy works by Scarlatti\, Mozart\, Beethoven\, Mendelssohn and more\, performed by a skilled musician with years of experience – plus a complimentary drink. \nProgramme\nScarlatti\, Sonata in A major\, K.208 \nScarlatti\, Sonata in E major\, K. 531 \nMozart\, Sonata in E flat major\, K.282\ni.) Adagio\nii.) Menuetto I and II\niii.) Allegro \nBeethoven\, Sonata Op.27 No.2 in C sharp minor\, ‘Moonlight’\ni.) Adagio sostenuto\nii.) Allegretto\niii.) Presto agitato \nInterval \nMendelssohn\, Rondo Capriccioso\, Op.14 \nDi Gesu\, Gradus ad responsum \nChopin\, Mazurka in C sharp minor\, Op.6 No.2 \nChopin\, Mazurka in A minor\, Op.17 No.4 \nChopin\, Mazurka in C sharp minor\, Op. 63 No.3 \nChopin\, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor\, Op. 66 \nChopin\, Scherzo No.1 in B minor\, Op. 20 \nWhy we need your help\nBishop Yeatman-Biggs once remarked: \n“Before there was a King of England there was a Bishop of Worcester; before there was a Windsor Castle\, there was a Hartlebury Castle – surely we should consider well before we abandon it.” \nThese words highlight the belief in the importance of Hartlebury Castle’s heritage. The Castle is not merely a relic of the past; we believe that it is essential for historical buildings and charitable organisations like ours to have a relevance that goes beyond protecting history – that we have a duty to become a thought-provoking space\, encouraging discussion and engagement with the world around us. \nWe have 1000 years of stories to tell: from the remarkable deeds of bishops who shaped national history to the everyday lives of servants who worked hard within its walls\, every story Hartlebury Castle offers gives its visitors a glimpse into the past\, and has the potential to invite them to reflect simultaneously on life today. \nPlease come to this concert and help us share our stories so we can delight the visitors of today and inspire the visitors of the future. \nTickets\nThis is a fundraising event for Hartlebury Castle Trust. \n£20 – includes a complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic alternative. \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nJoin us for a pre-show drink from 6pm. \nRunning time: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes\, including a 20 minute interval when the bar will be open to purchase refreshments. \nClick here to get ticketsNot able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797. \nBio - Peter Bradley-Fulgoni\nPeter Bradley-Fulgoni is an Anglo-Italian pianist who has performed throughout Europe and in Asia. He studied in England\, Italy and Russia with Kendall Taylor\, Phyllis Sellick and Bruno Mezzena\, and at prestigious institutions including the Purcell School and the Royal College of Music. \nThroughout his career\, Peter won numerous prizes and awards\, such as the Bromsgrove Festival’s lnternational Young Artist’s Platform\, F. Neglia International Piano Competition (Italy) and a ‘Diploma of Honour’ for two years running at the Maria Canals International Piano Competition (Spain). \nHe has performed for BBC Radio 3\, Classic FM and Classic FM TV. Other performances include at the Wigmore Hall and at St Martin in the Fields\, London as part of the Pianists of the World series\, at Salle Cortot in Paris\, Fundacion Juan March in Madrid\, in a concert tour of the Ukraine as recitalist and soloist with the Lviv Philharmonic\, at the Sviatoslav Richter Memorial Apartment Moscow and at the Tarusa Festival (Russia). \nPeter’s repertoire ranges from Bach’s ‘Well-Tempered Clavier’ to the thirty-two piano sonatas of Beethoven\, and from Di Gesu to more obscure gems by Domenico Zipoli and Robert Gerhard. \nHis albums have received excellent critical acclaim\, including Brahms piano music\, Schumann piano music\, and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Sinfonia of Leeds. Peter is also recognised as an inspirational teacher.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/celebration-piano-music/
CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Homepage,Live Performances,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Jane Eyre – Outdoor Theatre: CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the organisers\, Chapterhouse Theatre Company\, going into administration.\nIf you’re keen to see outdoor theatre at the Castle this summer\, take a look at our performances of Macbeth\, The Tempest or The Rivals.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/jane-eyre/
CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Live Performances
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SUMMARY:Queen by Moonlight - Outdoor Concert
DESCRIPTION:Click here to get ticketsPay tribute to Freddie\, Brian\, Roger and John at this thrilling tribute concert!\nA night of timeless music from one of the greatest rock bands ever to grace the charts and an absolute must see for Queen fans young and old alike\, Queen by Moonlight covers all the hits\, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Under Pressure. You’ll be singing Don’t Stop Me Now before you know it! \nBe transported back in time and dance the night away under the stars with exhilarating live music in some of the country’s most stunning outdoor venues. Queen by Moonlight promises a high-octane evening of fun\, friends\, and good old-fashioned rock and roll! \nTickets (from 2nd May)\nAdult: £28\nChild (5-16 years)/NUS: £17\nFamily (2 Adults & 2 Children): £76\nUnder 5s: Free\nCarers: Free (1 Carer ticket per paid ticket – please contact us if you require more) \nOnline booking required. £2 booking fee per transaction. \nClick here to get ticketsNot able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797. \nInterested in more outdoor concerts? Check out Motown by Moonlight and ABBA by Moonlight! \nMore information\nDoors open at 6.30pm. Running time: approximately 2 hours\, including a 20 minute interval. \nPlease bring a low backed chair and picnic blanket with you – you’re welcome to bring your own refreshments! Why not have a picnic as you enjoy the performance? \nPlease do not bring your own alcohol on to site. There will be beer\, cider\, wine\, prosecco\, soft drinks and snacks available to purchase from the bar. \nBag searches will be taking place on entry\, so please do not bring any prohibited items onto site (iIlegal/recreational drugs\, offensive weapons or alcohol). This is a condition of attending the event and refusal means no entry. \nOutdoor performances will continue in all but the worst of weather\, so please dress accordingly. \nAbout Queen by Moonlight\nQueen by Moonlight brings the songs you know and love to life in some of the UK and Ireland’s most beautiful outdoor venues including castles\, gardens\, and heritage sites. \nFeaturing talented tribute bands specially chosen not just for their outstanding musical ability and showmanship but also their remarkable resemblances to the original artists\, Queen by Moonlight open-air concerts are a “Family friendly funfest” (The Times) and the perfect way to spend a summer evening.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/queen-by-moonlight/
CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Homepage,Live Performances,Outdoor Performance,Summer Outdoor Performances,Summer Season
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Event: Beer and Bat Walk
DESCRIPTION:This event is now sold out.\nEnjoy an evening of spotting bats at the Castle!\nJoin expert Phil Playford from the Worcestershire Bat Group for a peaceful walk around the Hartlebury Castle grounds – in search of bat habitats\, bat facts and the creatures themselves! \nWe’re lucky to be host to several different species\, so keep an ear and an eye out for horseshoe bats\, pipistrelles and more thanks to specialised equipment and guidance. No bat walk is quite the same! \nFinish your evening with a local beer or non-alcoholic drink on the Castle terrace\, while hopefully spotting more of our nocturnal friends from the comfort of your camping chair. \nTickets – SOLD OUT\nThis is a fundraising event for Hartlebury Castle Trust. All profits made will be divided between Worcestershire Bat Group and HCT. \n£14 (includes a beer or alternative drink) – online booking only. \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nNeed help with booking online? Give us a call Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797. \nMore information\nDuration: approximately 2 hours. Gates open at 8.45pm. \nPlease wear sensible footwear and warm clothes and bring a torch with you. \nPlease note that the route is not wheelchair accessible. \nPlaces are limited\, so book early to avoid disappointment. \nCan’t make this date? Try our Beer and Bat Walk on Saturday 9th August instead.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/fundraising-event-bat-walk-2025/
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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