A Shakespearean Masque
Presented by Richard Demarco & The Highland Shakespeare Company
Date: Saturday 15 August 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Papple Steading, Haddington. EH41 4QD
Overview
Richard Demarco, The Highland Shakespeare Company, and Papple are delighted to present a unique promenade Elizabethan Masque, offered as a Demarco contribution to the Edinburgh Festival.
Set amid the ancient Papple Woodland, this enchanting production blends an original score, Shakespearean theatre, masking, and dance. A light, dreamy reimagining of the story from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the masque evokes the magical world of Faeries and the timeless search for harmony within Nature.
United by a shared passion for creativity, art, music, and verse, this collaboration embodies a celebration of both the performing arts and the natural landscape.
Your Evening Includes
- Welcome Reception: A glass of sparkling wine on arrival at Papple.
- Pre-Show Dining: A delicious supper accompanied by fine wines, served in The Richard Demarco Gallery.
- The Performance: An immersive, 1-hour promenade performance in the Papple Woodland amid live music and dance.
Optional Transport Add-on
- Return Shuttle Bus from Edinburgh (£27.50): Direct return transport is available to add to your ticket order below. The shuttle bus departs from Waterloo Place in Edinburgh at 5:30 pm, returning after the performance.
Event Details & Good to Know
- Footwear: As this is a promenade performance moving through the woodland trails of Papple, please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.