September Highlights. National Theatre Live: 'Much Ado About Nothing' Outdoor screening at Arlington Court

Blackbeam Cinematic present the Southwest's first outdoor screening of The National Theatre Live, showing 'Much Ado About Nothing'.

Experience National Theatre Live on the big screen, in the open-air at Arlington Court, set in the picturesque grounds, surrounded by luscious green space and woodlands. 

Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare's much-loved comedy of new beginnings.

"Crucially, it's a hoot" - Time out

"An exercise in unabashed slapstick" - The Times

Escape to the Italian Riviera with a cast including Katherine Parkinson (Home, I'm Darling, The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula, She Stoops to Conquer).

Since the 1930s, the legendary family-run Hotel Messina has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty.  When the current owner's daughter falls for a dashing young soldier, the hallways are ringing with the sound of wedding bells.  However, not all the guests are in the mood for love, and a string of deceptions soon surround not only the young couple, but also the steadfastly single Beatrice and Benedickt.

Following his award-winning productions of Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night and Antony and Cleopatra, director Simon Godwin returns with this irresistible comedy. Blu-ray recording of the live performance. 

Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, set within idyllic surroundings, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over five hundred years. The house itself, built in 1823 and extended in 1860, has an austere facade. 

With stunning views of the estate Arlington Court provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of theatre with friends. 

National Theatre Live - 'Much Ado About Nothing'

Outdoor screening at Arlington Court - Saturday 24th September 2022 

Tickets available from: www.blackbeam.co.uk/tickets

Age recommendation: 12A

Short Film: National Trust short film screening prior to the main event. 

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Food & Drink: National Trust The Old Kitchen will be open serving a range of cakes, tray bake, scones, hot and cold drinks, wine, lager and gin & tonics. --------------

Gates: 5:30pm

Screening run time: 19.30 - 22.00 (to include interval) 

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Location: Arlington Court, near Barnstaple, EX31 4LP