Three Inch Fools Present:
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I
Saturday 19th July | 7pm
'Pay-what-you-can' ticket scheme*: £20 Supporter| £15 Standard| £10 Subsidised
Running time (approx): 2 hours 30 minutes (inc. interval)
Suitable for: All Ages
Location: The Manège Outdoor Arts Space, Bolton Gate Farm
Gates Open: 6pm
The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, totally hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie.
Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall? The stage is set for regicidal rivalries, devious dramatics, and plotting playwrights. Beset by misunderstandings and a script that...let’s just say...needs some work, this production promises to be largely historical, totally hysterical. As the old saying goes...thy show must go-eth on!
★★★★★ – “So entertaining...laugh-out-loud funny”
★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press
★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable”
This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience.
We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance.
The Three Inch Fools are an innovative touring theatre company acclaimed for their fast-paced and musically driven approach to theatre. In 2025 the company are celebrating their 10th anniversary, having built a reputation as one of the UK’s finest and best-loved open-air touring theatre companies. The Three Inch Fools are known for staging bold, vibrant and inventive productions at some of the UK’s most spectacular historic and natural landmarks.
This summer The Fools will perform, come rain come shine, in the great British outdoors at over 120 different venues across the UK - castles, gardens, stately homes, historic barns, National Trust properties, village greens, churches, cathedrals and museums (indeed any place where four actors and an audience can fit!).
The Three Inch Fools have been touring since 2015, having so far performed at over 180 venues and to almost 150,000 audience members.
Website: threeinchfools.com
Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube: @threeinchfools
Hashtags: #threeinchfools
Accessibility
If you require additional support at one of our shows/events, our amazing access steward, Emma, or one of our trained volunteer access assistants will be on hand to support you in any way they can. This could be anything from accessing The Manège Arts Space, support moving around the farm, guidance on the content of the shows. We also operate a relaxed theatre environment and have a breakout/quiet space available for those who might need it. This means guests are free to leave the production and move around the farm at any point should they need to.
If you require additional support please reach out to us by emailing
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*At Bolton Gate Arts we know that experiencing the arts in the current climate can be tough. We aim to be an accessible arts space and want as many people as possible to enjoy our shows.
Our new 'pay-what-you-can' ticket scheme gives YOU the power, allowing you to select the tickets that fit your budget, meaning you can now enjoy live theatre for just £10!
If you would like to contribute a little more, you can select the standard or supporter ticket option. We ask our guests to select the option that best meets their needs, all profits go back into the company to support more amazing art/events on the farm! Thank you!
Location
Bolton Gate Arts, ST3 5BD
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