Events

The Park hosts a variety of events throughout the year including highly-acclaimed theatrical performance, falconry demonstrations, Christmas Carols in the Ashton Memorial, and, of course, Father Christmas himself!

Events 2008

Easter 2008
Information will be available on the website or please telephone for details.

June 15th Community Festival 12 noon – 5.00pm 4th Annual Lancaster and District Community Festival.

Early June (Date to be confirmed)
Roses Run Vintage Car Rally.

Café Nights season
Poetry Music Theatre and other evening entertainment in the Pavilion café. Various dates. (Dates to be confirmed)

October 31st 6.00pm Halloween Things that go bump in the night try our spooky tour.

November 8th Bonfire Night Alternative venue to see the fireworks, Guy Fawkes story and traditional fayre from 6.30pm.

December 13th/14th, 20th/21st 12.30 – 3.00pm Santa in the Memorial

December 15th – 19th 7.30pm
Carols in the Memorial

December 21st 7.30pm Ghost stories. Scary evening of Ghost stories and ghastly tales.

Please contact Williamson park for confirmation of times and prices

Music in the Park

Parklife 08 8th June 2008 12.00 noon – late
The area’s best new bands (presented by Kalimba) for tickets contact Kalimba 01524 424303

Kalimba Retro Decade Series
Get your kicks and chill by the lake in a series of music events Summer 2008.
Sunday 13th July
Happy Days 50’s music fest from croons to tunes.
Sunday 20th July Fab 60’s drop in and drop out with music of the 60’s it‘s groovy.
Sunday 7th September We luv the 70’s get out your platforms and Glam up.
Sunday 10th August Club Tropicana 80’s Wham bam yes you can.
Sunday 24th August Sorted 90’s your twisting my melon man.
31st August 2008 Lancaster Soul 2008 Motown Philly Northern and Funk (Presented by Kalimba).

All Retro Decade Series and Lancaster Soul events scheduled 12 noon – 5.00pm. Admission free.

Play in the Park

Children's Playground Williamson Park is pleased to announce that the new Childrenπs Playground is now open. All the equipment uses recycled materials and is of the highest standards – have fun!

Kidzone

Mini Beasts Meet the mini beasts your chance to get hands on, weekends 2.00pm as part of the Butterfly house attraction.

Zoo Explorers Club Last Saturday of each month, limited numbers, booking recommended.

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Theatre in the Park

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Early 2008 dates to be confirmed
September in the rain by John Godber
A tale of Blackpool, love, domestic bliss, and the contents of a sewer in Bolton. Presented by local artists this intimate look into the marriage of an elderly Yorkshire couple will launch our café nights season.

June 24th–26th 7.30pm
Tickets £15.00 Conc £12.00
The Return of Globe touring. After fierce negotiations Williamson Park are glad to bring the world famous Shakespeare's Globe Theatre's touring company back to Lancaster. The Winter’s Tale Convincing himself of his wife’s infidelity, Leontes, king of Secilia, is driven into a jealous rage. Leontes is unmoved despite the entreaties of his wife and a proclamation from the Oracle of Apollo.
The disastrous consequences of Leontes actions reverberate across generations and national borders. Only his daughter, Perdita, left for dead in the wilds of Bohemia in her infancy, survives to redeem the tale.
Globe veteran director John Dove revisits Shakespeare’s magical story of jealousy, love and redemption after his hit production of the play in 2005. This new, open-air version follows in the footsteps of last year’s Globe Touring production of Romeo and Juliet.

Dukes 21st Promenade Season –

July 3rd – Aug 6th
Dukes Beauty and the Beast. A new adaptation by Kevin Dyer
Another summer of magical open-air theatre for all the family.
 
This deliciously dark and seriously surprising new adaptation follows the original fairy-tale of the Beast who must find true love in order to return to human form. The innocent young woman, Beauty, may be just the one he is looking for…
 
The magnificent Victorian vistas, woodlands and dells of Williamson Park might have been made for this compelling tale of nature, love and transformation. Join us out in the elements for Beauty’s journey of discovery as she bravely ventures into the woods… and you too will come face to face with the Beast.
 
The evening is brought spectacularly to life, as the audience follows the play to different locations in the park. Magical lighting, sound, fire and live music all entwine, promising an evening of theatre to delight adults and children alike.
 
But be warned… mystery lurks in the shadows and this is no Disney cartoon. Children – your grown-ups may need a hand to hold!.

6th July Heartbreak Productions
Peter Pan A brand new adaptation of this world-famous story by JM Barrie about a mischievous little boy who, literally, will not grow up.
Peter Pan, a fierce swordfighter, spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the island of Neverland as leader of the Lost Boys. This outstanding story features some fantastical elements: Peter’s ability to fly, his best friend, the fairy named Tinker Bell and a source of both fear and humour, a crocodile that has swallowed a ticking clock who stalks the pirate leader, Captain Hook.
"When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies."
Unforgettable fantasy, magic, humour and sinister villains promise entertainment for all the family.

3rd August 5.30pm Chapterhouse Theatre Company Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A favourite of children of all ages complete with Queen of Hearts, Cheshire cat and a tea party with the most bewildering bunch of guests.

13th August 7.30pm Chapterhouse
The Tempest Shakespeare’s tale of magicians, spirits,storms, and love. Widely regarded as one of his greatest works.

14th August 7.30pm
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Magical, enigmatic and hilarious – Heartbreak’s new production of Shakespeare’s outstanding comedy promises to enchant audiences of all ages.

15th August 7.30pm Henry V Fast-paced and thrilling, HENRY V is rightly known as the heavy artillery in the Shakespearian repertoire.
From the battles of Harfleur to Agincourt, the play has an intensity of action that sees Henry V mature from the outrageous Prince Hal cavorting with the infamous bawd, Falstaff into a respected and worthy king.
Sometimes seen as a brutal blockbuster, this production promises to be bold yet sensitive, moving yet funny as it depicts an uplifting and pivotal piece of British history. Henry V is ultimately an inspirational and enriching story about the triumph of human spirit against overwhelming odds that will resonate widely and provide an outstanding evening of extraordinary entertainment.

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