Shakespeare at the Castle

Shakespeare at the Castle

Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11, 2026

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

 Fonthill Castle (525 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA)

$40 Preferred Seating /$35 Lawn Seating

 

The Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle and the ActorsNET of Bucks County present two nights of the Scottish Play, William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”, in the spectacular outdoor setting of Fonthill Castle!

Enjoy a modern take on Shakespeare’s most enduring romantic comedy staged in the spectacular outdoor setting of Fonthill Castle.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

This event is rain or shine, except in the case of hazardous weather. Tickets are 100% non-refundable and non-transferable, so please plan accordingly.

Parking available on-site. Enter at Swamp Road (Rt. 313) entrance, between North Street and East Court Street, and follow parking signs.

For preferred seating, the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle will provide seating. For lawn seating, you provide your own blanket.

 

Friday, July 10, 2026 Tickets:

Friday, July 10 - Preferred Seating Friday, July 10 - Lawn Seating

Saturday, July 11, 2026 Tickets:

Saturday, July 11 - Preferred Seating Saturday, July 11 - Lawn Seating

 

ROLLO'S FACTS

“Lucy” the horse was part of the work crew that built both Fonthill and the Mercer Museum. She hoisted the loads of mixed concrete up to workers.
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• Until further notice: The elevator in the historic “Central Court” portion of the Mercer Museum will be *out of service* for major renovations.

You can still access Floors 2-7 of the historic museum via staircases.

• Saturday, June 6: Fonthill Castle will close early for a private event. The last tour will begin at 2:00pm.
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