The performance of The Tempest, regarded as one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, is a tale of love, comedy and tragedy and is set to wow audiences at an open-air production, performed by Chapterhouse Theatre Company, at The National Trust’s Canons Ashby House, near Daventry, on Friday, June 20.

Paul Hatfield, property manager at Canons Ashby, said: “The Tempest is a magical piece of theatre and set against the magical backdrop of Canons Ashby the evening is sure to be an enjoyable one for visitors.”

The Tempest tells the tale of a Duke and his daughter who are marooned on a forgotten island and 12 years later a tempest brings new enemies to the same shore.

Revenge is in the air and freedom beckons.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is a professional touring production group bringing its wide range of experience to venues across Britain.

The company prides itself on fully accessible, traditional but innovative productions.

Now entering its ninth season of productions, Chapterhouse will present an all new production of The Tempest – one of the company’s favourites.

Producer Richard Main said: “The first glimmers of what promises to be a wonderful summer are with us as we enter the run up to our new season.

“The casting is almost complete, tickets are on sale and their is a genuine buzz of excitement as all the months of planning come together.

“To all those venues who we are visiting this year we wish them well and much thanks for allowing us to bring our shows to them.

“There are some wonderful new venues and lots of special places that we have been going to for many years and I know that everyone here can't wait to get started.”

The Tempest performance next week will take place from 7.30-10pm, with gates opening at 6.15pm.

Visitors are invited to bring a picnic.

For tickets cost £12.50 for adults, £8 for children and £35 for a family and are avialble from 01909 511061, 01327 860044 or www.nationaltrust. org.uk.

As well as The Tempest, Chapterhouse Theatre Company is also performing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Sleeping Beauty at various venues throughout the summer.

For more information visit www.chapterhouse.org.