The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

Wednesday 13th August       Gates open 6.15pm  Show 7pm-9pm

Adults £20   - Friends of the Palace £15  -  Children £ 12   -  Family (2A+2C) £58

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always 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, always hysterical.

As the old saying goes…thy show must go-eth on!

Remember to bring something to sit on. There will be an outdoor bar selling cold drinks, ice cream and alcoholopen throughout the performance, you are welcome to bring you own picnic as well.The performance will go ahead even if it is raining so, please dress for the weather on the day.Please do not bring large beach style parasols as these will block people's view of the performance.

This is a fundraising event for the Palace Trust.

If you require a carers/essential companion ticket for any of our events please email events@bishopspalace.org.uk

Weds 13th August or Weds 3rd September

Drinks with Merryn Kidd, CEO

5.30pm-6.15pm

Join Merryn for a glass of prosecco* and an informal chat about the Palace Trust and our future places in the Long Gallery from 5.30pm-6.15pm before the performance of The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I, a Tudor farce by the brilliant Three-Inch Fools or Hamlet by The Pantaloons

Tickets for theatre purchased separately:

*alcohol free option available.

Swans of the Palace

Thursday 21st August 6PM-7PM, Gates open 5.45PM

Adult - £5  Student - £4   Member/Friend - Free

Join Moira Anderson, probably better known as the Swan Whisperer, for a light-hearted look at the history of the swans on the Palace moat, what to look out for each year and a few behind the scenes stories.  

The talk lasts around 45 minutes then there will be time for questions. 

The Palace Lectures are a series of talks across the year. Covering an assortment of intruguing and interesting topics the talks are delivered by historians, gardeners and subject experts. 

Hamlet - The Pantaloons

Wednesday 3rd September

Gates open 6pm Show 6.30pm-9.20pm 

Adults £16.00 Children £8.00 Friends of the Palace £14.00

"Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t!”

Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style.

When he discovers that his uncle has murdered his father, married his mother and traitorously taken the crown of Denmark there’s only one course of action for Hamlet: feign madness, frequently monologue and take swift revenge. But outrageous fortune has other plans for the poor Prince of Denmark...

With live music, audience interaction, brevity-boosting abridgements, comic turns and tragic twists there’s only one question: To be there, or to be square?

Remember to bring something to sit on. There will be an outdoor bar selling cold drinks, ice cream and alcoholopen throughout the performance, you are welcome to bring you own picnic as well.The performance will go ahead even if it is raining so, please dress for the weather on the day.Please do not bring large beach style parasols as these will block people's view of the performance.

This is a fundraising event for the Palace Trust.

If you require a carers/essential companion ticket for any of our events please email events@bishopspalace.org.uk

Yeovil Metal Detecting Club

Weds 17th September  6.15PM-7.15PM, Gates open 6PM

Adult - £5  Student - £4   Member/Friend - Free

Formed in 1978, YMDC are an avid group of metal detectorists who share a passion for uncovering the history of the South West and artefacts from yesteryear. They'll be talking about the club, the hobby and showing off some of the things they've discovered.

The talk lasts around 30 minutes then there will be time for questions. 

The Palace Lectures are a series of talks across the year. Covering an assortment of intruguing and interesting topics the talks are delivered by historians, gardeners and subject experts. 

Workshop: Chalk Pastels of Autumn Produce

Tickets are £55 each, £50 for Friends of the Palace.

Friday 24th October

Timings:

• 10.30am - 3.30pm (1 hour lunch break 12.30pm - 1.30pm) 

Join us for a creative session focused on seasonal chalk pastel drawings featuring autumnal produce. This workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the use of chalk pastels, guiding you through the process of developing tone, depth, and detail in your artwork. Participants will learn essential techniques tailored for beginners, making it a perfect opportunity to explore your artistic side. All materials will be provided. Come and enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn while enhancing your artistic skills.

Lunch is not included, participants are welcome to bring their own packed lunch or purchase lunch from The Bishop’s Table on site.

Workshop provided by Gemma Lane from Green Fox Workshops

Artisan Christmas Market

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November    10am-4pm

Adults - £8  Child (5-17) - £4    Friends of the Palace - Free

Join us at the Palace for our annual Artisan Market Weekend! You'll find a huge range of beautiful gifts and presents for yourself or your loved ones from over 70 stalls. Your ticket also include entrance to the gardens. 

They'll be music in the chapel on both days provided by local choirs or instrumental groups. 

Please note that the Annual Ticket (green or white pass) and Historic House cards are not valid for this event.  You will need to purchase a ticket online or on the day to enter the palace and gardens. Friends of the Palace are free..  This is a fundraising event for the Palace Trust. 

Celine by Candleight - Tribute Concert in the Bishops's Chapel + sneak preview of the Illuminated Gardens

Friday 28th November  6pm-9pm (Performance at 7.00pm)

Tickets - £25 

We start our Christmas season with an intimate concert in the beautiful candlelit Bishop's Chapel - join us as vocalist Angie Lang lends her incredible voice to the hits of Celine Dion, the Queen of Power Ballads. 

Gates open at 6pm and you'll have 45 minutes to see the Illuminated Gardens as we prepare them for opening to the public on the 29th, then head in to the chapel for show.  Capacity is limited to just 70 so book early to avoid disappointment. 

Please note seating will be either in the chapel pews or on chairs in the centre aisle - seating is not allocated. This event is not suitable for young children.