David Garrick: His life, his times & his Temple
Join us for a one-hour talk by Ellis Jones about the life of David Garrick (1717-1779), the celebrated English actor and playwrite.
Dates
11 October
Timings
15.30-16.30
Price
From £10.00
Join us for a fully illustrated talk by Ellis Jones, a member of the Management Committee of Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, and a former Vice Principal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
The talk will portray the life of David Garrick, his Temple to Shakespeare in Hampton, London and his connections with France and the Huguenots, Protestant refugees who fled France to escape religious persecution. David Garrick (1717-1779), the celebrated English actor, is the subject of a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds’, which is on display at Waddesdon Manor as part of the Saved for the Nation exhibition. The talk takes place at the Dairy set within the grounds of Waddesdon Manor.
Additional Information
No pets unless service animals
Wheelchair accessible
Highlights
- A fully illustrated talk by Ellis Jones
- Refreshments available
What’s Included
- Access to the Dairy for the event
- Parking at the Dairy
- Talk ticket is for the talk only not concert
- Concert ticket is for concert only not talk
- Grounds Admission
- House Asmission
- Shuttle Bus
- Manor guidebook
Cancellation Policy
- Amend or transfer booking up to 48 hours prior to visit. No cancellation or refund available for illness or covid positive status.