Cambridge University Gilbert and Sullivan Society present an outdoor performance of Ruddigore in the ruins of Binham Priory.

Building on over 50 years of celebrated summer productions at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, this September sees us bring Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta Ruddigore to this most atmospheric of settings where the show itself explores the depths of the human experience with themes of legacy and duty, but more importantly what one must do when you inherit a Curse.. We invite you tuck into a locally-sourced picnic from The Parlour and enjoy this most unique performance as the sun sets on the monastic precinct with 900 years of history.

Picnic spreads can be ordered by contacting The Parlour directly on 01328 830796 (pre-order only)

Hiding in a Cornish Village from an ancestral curse that forces each Baronet to commit one crime per day, Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd has fallen in love with the fair Rose Maybud. His prospects are ruined when his foster brother Dick Dauntless betrays him to Sir Despard Murgatroyd, the current baronet. Ruthven must take on the baronetcy and its curse, enforced by a portrait gallery of ghastly ancestors.

Tickets available from £10
For 'Assigned Seating' tickets, raked/stepped seating is provided with chairs (though it is not possible to book specific seats). For 'Bring Your Own Seating' tickets, patrons are asked to bring their own seating arrangements in designated areas around the site with view of the stage. 

Wheelchair and accessible seating is available. Please contact us on ruddigore@gands.org.uk or 07754221953 to arrange tickets.

Refund Policy

Events will not generally be cancelled because of weather conditions and are likely to continue in wet weather. The decision to cancel an event is made at our discretion. Please note that our auditorium and stage are completely uncovered and so patrons accept that weather and climate are an integral part of the experience.

If a show is cancelled (or abandoned after less than half of the performance), you will be entitled to exchange your ticket for any remaining spaces at later performances of Ruddigore at Binham Priory, or to a refund of 40% of your ticket value.