Bard is back for Leighton Hall

The Festival Players are to visit the stately home with Romeo and Juliet on June 25, then return with A Midsummer Night’s Dream on July 26.

Both productions are directed by Worcestershire-based Michael Dyer, with music especially written by folk star Johnny Coppin, frontman of 1970s folk-rockers Decameron.

Michael said: “We perform more than 100 shows a year and always love returning to Leighton Hall, as is it without doubt, the perfect setting for a balmy summer’s evening of magic, mirth and music!”

Tickets are £15 adults and £10 children from Leighton Hall on 01524 734474.