Tolethorpe

Stamford Shakespeare Company, founded in 1968, own Tolethorpe Hall and its grounds and gardens. Within the grounds, is the Rutland Open Air Theatre. The Company, a registered charity, stage three productions every summer. Each year, about 34,000 people from throughout the UK and from overseas attend the acclaimed summer season of plays (June, July, August). The Stage newspaper described it as “one of England’s premier alfresco theatre venues” and The Sunday Times described a visit here as being “one of the finest things to do this summer”. In addition to the recognised high standard of performances the theatre is known for the quality of all its facilities, making it one of the finest open air theatres in the country.