Oddsocks Productions return to live theatre with abridged Shakespeare at Derbyshire park

Derbyshire’s family-run company Oddsocks will present their first live theatre productions since lockdown begun.
Oddsocks Production will perform two abridged Shakespeare creations at Markeaton Park Craft Village, Derby, during September.Oddsocks Production will perform two abridged Shakespeare creations at Markeaton Park Craft Village, Derby, during September.
Oddsocks Production will perform two abridged Shakespeare creations at Markeaton Park Craft Village, Derby, during September.

The company will be performing The Bard’s Best Bits of Macbeth and The Bard’s Best Bits of King Lear during September at Markeaton Park Craft Village.

Quick changes, bonkers battles, wicked witches, ugly sisters, clever disguises and the odd special effect will all take place as Oddsocks perform safely distanced al-fresco comedy Shakespeare.

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A cast of three will perform The Bard’s Best Bits of Macbeth on Friday, September 11, at 7pm and Saturday, September 12, at 3pm and 7pm. In just under an hour of fun you will see some hilarious mad-cap, wig-swapping, dagger-dangling, witch-watching comedy for all the family. Join in the battle of Dunsinane, help the witches conjure their apparitions, shout out for the goodies and “boo” the baddies all from the safe distance of your own audience bubble as the story enfolds and draws to a dramatic conclusion.

The following weekend, on Friday, September 18, at 7pm and Saturday, September 19, at 3pm and 7pm, pack a picnic, bring a garden chair, and get ready for the competition of a lifetime as the monarch’s daughters argue over his assets in The Bard’s Best Bits of King Lear. “Boo” the ugly sisters as they pursue their evil plans and cheer as the goodies fight for what’s right.

Each of the shows are being performed by members of the family run touring company who are bubbled together; Dad Andy, Mum Elli, daughter Charlie and son Felix, and audiences will be socially distanced.

Tickets are on sale now for just £31.25 for a 2m x 2m square at Markeaton Park Craft Village for households of up to two adults and two children, and are available on the website at www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/outdoor-theatre-and-cinema-season or call 01332 255800.

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The viewing area in the Craft Village is hard standing, so make sure to bring your own seating to the performance that will fit comfortably into your square as no seats will be available on the day, and make sure to dress appropriately for the weather – the show will go on!

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