In 1949, Dorian Williams founded the Pendley Shakespeare Festival amid the Victorian finery of his magnificent ancestral home. Seventy years later, it remains our privilege to bring Shakespeare to new audiences in the beautiful grounds of the Pendley Manor Hotel. So, escape the troubles of the day and embrace the Great British elements with an evening of open-air Shakespeare?

‘If there really is such a thing as turning in one’s grave, Shakespeare must get a lot of exercise.’ ... and turn he will...

We are very sorry to announce that the 2021 Pendley Shakespeare Festival has been cancelled.

We are planning for these shows to take place in 2022 and are still interested in hearing from you if you want to participate. More details to follow for these rearrangements. “Once more unto to breach, dear friends!” (And stay inside) The Pendley Shakespeare Team x