Case Studies
Title
Case Studies
Description
This section contains more detailed case studies of selected open-air theatre companies and sites. The featured companies and sites were selected by the creators as part of a University of Exeter Public History research project.
These case studies can be used alongside the project's educational resources, as they refer to past productions of plays including As You Like It, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Twelfth Night, or to learn more in general about the history and practice of the featured open-air theatre companies and sites.
These case studies can be used alongside the project's educational resources, as they refer to past productions of plays including As You Like It, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Twelfth Night, or to learn more in general about the history and practice of the featured open-air theatre companies and sites.
Creator
Matthew Dowdall, Jennifer Heyworth, and Anna Rayson
Collection Items
Case Study - The Three Inch Fools
The Three Inch Fools are a touring Shakespeare theatre company, set up by James Hyde and his brother Stephen in 2015. This case study provides more details about their touring history and company ethos.
Case Study - Brownsea Open Air Theatre
Every year, the Brownsea Open Air Theatre company (BOAT) perform 'Shakespeare on an Island': that is, a Shakespeare play on Brownsea Island. This case study provides more details about the history of Brownsea Open Air Theatre.
Case Study - Cardigan Castle
Cardigan Castle is a popular outdoor theatre venue, with performances running throughout the year. This case study provides more details about the castle's history and its outdoor performance traditions.
Case Study - Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle, which is said to have inspired William Shakespeare's Macbeth, often hosts seasonal outdoor theatre performances. This case study explores the history of the castle and some of the performances that have taken place there.
Case Study - The Handlebards
The Handlebards are a touring Shakespeare theatre company, established in 2013 by Paul Moss, Callum Cheatle, Tom Dixon and Callum Brodie. This case study provides more details about their touring history and company ethos. NB. We are currently…
Case Study - Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is an award-winning theatre within Regent's Park in central London. This case study provides more details about the theatre's history and some past productions, including As You Like It (2018). NB. We are currently…