SHAKESPEARE in the Garden returns to the beautiful grounds of Leighton Hall on Thursday and Friday, July 21-22, with one of the Bard's most popular plays - Hamlet.

The Festival Players have been bringing their travelling theatre to the Carnforth historic house for more than 20 years, but with Hamlet it will be the first time they’ve staged the same play on two consecutive nights. Shows start at 7.30pm with Leighton’s grounds open from 6pm. For tickets and further information telephone 01524-734474.