Black Beauty Outdoor Theatre
Thursday 26th & Friday 27th July 2012
Thank you for booking tickets to see the outdoor performance of Black Beauty at Castle
Howard. Hopefully the information below will answer any questions you may have and
ensure you have an enjoyable evening.
Car Parking & Entrance
Car parking is in our main visitor car park. From there please make your way through the
Courtyard to our ticket office where you will be directed to the performance area. The
grounds will be open from 6pm.
Blue badge holders please stop at our security hut and you will be directed to the blue
badge parking area.
Please ensure you have your tickets with you on the night.
Performance Times
The grounds will be open from 6pm. The pre-performance workshop will begin at 6.30pm
and the main performance will begin at 7.30pm.
The main performance lasts approximately 2 hours with a 15-20 minute interval.
Seating
This is a picnic style production so no seating is provided. You are welcome to bring
picnic blankets, folding chairs & umbrellas but we do not allow tents, gazebos or wind
breaks.
Catering
Our Fitzroy Cafe will be open before the performance and during the interval selling a
range of sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Our Ice Cream cart will be selling delicious ice
cream during the interval. You are also welcome to bring your own picnics to the
performance.
Pre-Theatre Workshop & Real Horses
The pre-theatre workshop is an informal and free of charge performance to give some
background to the story of Black Beauty. This is an exciting chance to meet a ‘real life’
Black Beauty and learn of the role of horses in the 19th Century.
There are no real horses in the main performance. The horses are portrayed by actors with
highly unique and specially created costumes (for images please see the flier enclosed).
Dogs
Dogs/pets are not permitted in the performance areas except for assistance dogs.
Toilets
Toilets, including disabled facilities will be available at the House and the Stable
Courtyard.
Severe Weather
We have no plans to cancel this event but in the event of severe weather please check our
website www.castlehoward.co.uk or our facebook page for updates.