Acclaimed theatre company returns to Emo Court for summer tour in Laois

Critically acclaimed theatre company, Chaperthouse is returning to Laois this summer when they will bring stage two shows in the beautiful setting of Emo Court. 

Laois audiences will get the chance to see Romeo and Juliet and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at the OPW site. 

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare will be staged on Sunday, June 22 at 7pm and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Laura Turner will be staged on Thursday, July 3 at 7pm. 

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Chapterhouse Theatre Company produces critically acclaimed UK and international tours, specialising in Shakespeare, classic literature adaptations, and family shows. Originally founded to tour outdoor productions of Shakespeare in 1999, they have continued to grow and thrive. The company have performed at the UK and Ireland’s most stunning historic venues, working with the likes of The National Trust and English Heritage as well as many cathedrals and stately homes to bring classic stories to life into the perfect setting.

Tickets for all shows and more details of Chapterhouse’s summer tours can be found at www.chapterhouse.org.