British Touring Shakespeare Bring His Greatest Love Story to Hampshire's Historic “Jane Austen” House
Internationally acclaimed theatre company British Touring Shakespeare will bring William Shakespeare’s timeless romance Romeo and Juliet to the beautiful gardens of historic Chawton House in Hampshire known for its association with Jane Austen, on Friday 7th August at 6:00 PM, as part of their 2026 summer UK tour.
Artistic Director Andrew Hobbs said: “We are delighted to bring Romeo and Juliet to Chawton House for the first time. There are few places more perfectly suited to Shakespeare’s most celebrated love story than this remarkable historic house and its beautiful gardens. We look forward to sharing an evening of romance, poetry and unforgettable theatre with audiences in this extraordinary setting.”
Lizzie Sharpe, who plays Juliet, said: “Juliet is one of the most iconic roles in theatre, and it is a privilege to bring her story to life in such a magical outdoor setting. Romeo and Juliet is full of passion, poetry, humour and heartbreak, and performing beneath the summer sky at Chawton House promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.”
British Touring Shakespeare invite audiences of all ages to enjoy an unforgettable evening beneath the open sky, drawing on more than 25 years of experience to bring the company’s renowned energy and accessibility to Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers.
Tickets for Romeo and Juliet at Chawton House on Friday August 7 2026 are available at: https://chawtonhouse.org/whats-on/outdoor-theatre-romeo-and-juliet/