RED ROSE CHAIN - COMPETITION!
Picture by Bernie Totten
WIN TWO TICKETS TO THEATRE IN THE FOREST
Award-winning theatre company Red Rose Chain returns with its much-loved outdoor season, Theatre in the Forest at Sutton Hoo, featuring Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Running from 22nd July to 22nd August, performances take place from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
And Living In Suffolk magazine has two tickets to give away to see this much-loved mistaken-identity comedy which features puppetry, Red Rose Chain’s core cast, and a distinctive style that blends intergenerational storytelling and accessibility while staying true to Shakespeare’s text. All you have to do is read on, then answer our easy peasy question below.
Co-directed by David Newborn and Katy Latham, Twelfth Night will be in memory of Jo Carrick, Artistic Director and Founder of Red Rose Chain, using her adaptation from her 2011 production and her unique Theatre in the Forest style. The company continues to deliver Jo’s legacy of theatre-making and celebrate her passion for the arts, local heritage, and inclusivity.
David Newborn, Red Rose Chain Executive Producer, co-director of Twelfth Night, says: “Jo’s amazing creativity made Theatre in the Forest a key feature of summer in Suffolk. Our audiences of all ages and backgrounds have always made it clear how much it means to them. It is a real honour to be leading Jo’s team of actors, creatives and volunteers to celebrate her life. One of the themes of Twelfth Night is love and joy emerging from the pain of loss, so there really couldn’t be a more appropriate choice this year. We are all very excited to come together and bring to life Shakespeare’s words with the usual dose of Red Rose Chain magic, comedy, puppetry and songs.”
A past production. Copyright: Red Rose Chain
Joshua Ward, Senior Visitor Experience Officer at National Trust Sutton Hoo says, "We're delighted to be hosting Theatre in the Forest for another year with Red Rose Chain's production of Twelfth Night. We can't think of a better way to celebrate Jo Carrick's incredible legacy than with another great summer of outdoor theatre - and it’s also a great way to experience an evening at Sutton Hoo."
Theatre in the Forest is a national favourite for its imaginative reinterpretations of Shakespeare, making his plays accessible and fun for audiences of all ages.
Recently, Red Rose Chain scooped the Empty Space… Peter Brook Award (in memory of Blanche Marvin) at the Critics Circle Theatre Awards, for its work presented in 2025.
COMPETITION TIME!
Win TWO tickets to see Twelfth Night performed by Red Rose Chain at Sutton Hoo this summer! All you have to do is answer the question below:
WHO WROTE TWELFTH NIGHT?
Was it:
A. Charles Dickens
B. William Shakespeare
C. J.K Rowling
Email your answers to competitions@livinginsuffolk.com before midnight 17th July. The lucky winner will be announced on or before Monday 20th July.
For competition terms and conditions, see below.
* Tickets are available to buy here or by calling Red Rose Chain on, 01473 603388. The show starts at 7.30pm. Theatre space opens at 6pm (for pre-show and picnics) and Sutton Hoo gates open from 5pm. Approximate end time is 10pm. Twelfth Night is performed at Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, IP12 3DJ. Tickets cost £33.
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