Richard III here for the summer

A production of Richard III which will tour open air venues around Kent this summer makes its debut this week. Changeling Theatre will give their first performance of Shakespeare’s historical play at Dover Castle on Thursday, July 4. It is also on at Boughton Monchelsea Place near Maidstone from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7; Maidstone’s Mote Park on Tuesday, July 9; Rochester Castle on Wednesday, July 10 and Whitstable Castle on Thursday, July 11. More than 30 performances are scheduled around the county until Sunday, August 11. Ticket prices vary. Visit changeling-theatre.com more details.