A QUINTESSENTIALLY British backdrop will provide the setting for one of William Shakespeare’s most famous works.

The all-male Shakespearian theatre company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will bring their rendition of The Tempest to the Vyne on August 11.

Specialising in open-air theatre, the company prides itself on producing bold, clear and dynamic productions to excite, delight and captivate its audience.

The famous Tudor house provides the perfect backdrop for this latest production from Lord Chamberlain’s Men with its recent £5.4 million roof renovation project, which was completed earlier this year.

Danann McAleer, a member of the Lord Chamberlain’s cast, said: “There is a fantastic connection between us, the performers, and the audience.

“The open-air setting makes for a very different and special relationship without the formality of the theatre and I think that the audience can feel that and get a lot out of it too.”

Being set in the grounds of an authentic Tudor building, it was important for the members of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men to make sure they had all the correct details for the show, including costume.

McAleer added: “The level of the detail in the costume always amazes me. They are handmade for the company by a fantastic costume maker in Nottingham. It really helps with the characterisation and it gives that extra layer of authenticity.

“I’m hoping for a dress next time!”

With the shows being open air, the cast and behind the scene production team at Lord Chamberlain’s Men sometimes can face some rather unusual obstacles.

Whether that be tackling the great British weather, fighting off midgies or just making sure there is enough light, these are all challenges the company rises to.

“We have some perhaps unexpected things to deal with such as the local wildlife,” added McAleer.

“At the Vyne, the geese sometimes fly overhead and make a bit of noise during the performance. Anything like that is fun when it happens and we just take it in our stride.”

Lord Chamberlain’s Men’s version of The Tempest will come to the Vyne on August 11.

For more information and tickets visit nationaltrust.org.uk/the-vyne.