Shakespeare at Battle Abbey
About the Venue
Dating back to the start of Britain, Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conquerer to memorialise the bloodshed of the Battle of Hastings. With views of the 1066 battlefield, the Abbot's Hall will host Julius Caesar with Francis William Wilkin’s painting ‘The Battle of Hastings’ as the backdrop to the stage.
Bowler Crab have toured productions to Battle since 2016. Today, performances primarily take place outside on the Six Penny Lawn with the hall as an indoor contingency plan in case of wet weather predictions. Twelfth Night 2025 took place on the lawn, Julius Caesar 2025 took place inside at The Abbot's Hall and Shakespeare & Christmas will take place inside The Duke's Library.
Facilities at Battle Abbey School
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Performances are outdoors with an indoor contingency plan in place.
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To attend the event, please enter through the iconic Abbey Gates onto the Battle Abbey Grounds.
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No English Heritage fee will be required to enter to see the show but exploring the ruins and further battle grounds will.
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Bowler Crab will perform inside the Abbot's Hall.
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Allocated seating
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Chairs will be allocated.
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A bar with alcoholic, hot and soft drinks will be provided with homemade cakes.​
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Toilet facilities are available inside the building.
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There are some steps required to enter the auditorium.
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Please park in Battle as parking is unavailable at the school for this event.