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Historic six-sailed windmill reopens following five-year restoration project
Sibsey Trader Windmill in Lincolnshire, one of England’s last remaining six-sailed mills, is reopening to the public next month following a five-year conservation project by English Heritage. As well as restoring the windmill to full working order, we have installed new displays and trained volunteer millers, offering a hands-on visitor experience.
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Othello by The Lord Chamberlain's Men at Kenwood
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written. See it performed how Shakespeare first saw it - in the open air, with an all-male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
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Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes, caught In a net, trapped by a snarling cat and face to face with Mr McGregor himself! How will they ever escape? Can Old Mr Bunny come to the rescue in time? And whatever will Mr McGregor make of all those footprints in the flower beds? Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures - a magical afternoon of fun for all the family.
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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 contract’s small print – and realises that as Frederick’s 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 Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One”. With razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today.
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English Monarchs With The Longest Reign
Who are our longest-reigning monarchs, how did their reigns change England and Britain, and what can you see of their reigns today?
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Norman Detective Trail at Goodrich Castle
Join the Goodrich Castle Investigation Unit this May Half-Term and help the Baron crack a 13th-century cold case!
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Dawn Chorus Guided Bird Walk at Wrest Park
Join our volunteer bird watchers for a guided 5am bird walk to hear the dawn chorus and see our birds at Wrest Park on Sunday 10 May.
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Join us at Richmond MayFest which takes place on the early May Bank Holiday weekend.
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“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! “The best authentic Shakespearean experience” Yorkshire Post
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World War Two Weekend at Dover Castle
Our celebrated World War Two event is back at Dover Castle for another spectacular Father’s Day weekend.