The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, a theatre troupe founded in 1594 and which once counted Shakespeare in their number, will perform Twelfth Night outdoors at Ham House this Sunday.

This production of the Bard’s much-loved comedy of mistaken identity and infatuation sees the the Lord Chamberlain’s Men return to the venue after their performance of Much Ado About Nothing last year, with getting the show underway at 7pm.

Audience members are advised to bring a picnic to enjoy in the idyllic grounds of Ham House.

Twelfth Night, Ham House, August 2, 7pm, £16/£13, call 0844 249 1895, or visit nationaltrust.org.uk for further details.