“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!”
“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!”
After seven long years absence we are thrilled to present The Pendley Shakespeare Festival in our new home at
the DEMBE Theatre.
In 1949, Dorian Williams established the festival on the grounds of his ancestral home; now the Pendley Manor Hotel. When the pandemic hit in 2020 the festival was forced to cancel and its future has been uncertain ever since.
For a moment it seemed like the festival would never return.
But we wouldn’t let that stand.
As Shakespeare himself moved his players indoors, an exciting new chapter begins in the DEMBE this glorious Summer, with an all new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, promising all the mirth, merriment, mischief and magic as ever before… (without the cagouls and wellies!)
With the support of David Evans MBE and Liz Raba at The DEMBE we are breathing new life into 70 years’ worth of this community-led cultural institution, with industry standard lighting, sound and special effects, an all new Summer Youth Workshop… and a roof!
Given David’s historical involvement with the festival, we couldn’t imagine it taking place in a better home. And so, we are delighted to continue Dorian’s legacy; producing Shakespeare on the grounds of his estate
(in his old riding hall no less!)
This is just the beginning.
We seek new friends, and stranger companies…
Whether you’re 8 or 108, join us this August as audience, participant, helping hand or moral support!
To register your interest, please get in touch with us at:
Many Thanks to our Generous Supporters!
