Letter to: The Stories of this Place

To The Stories of this Place,

It is a privilege to act as a steward for these fields and stones.

I believe those of us who look after such places do so in service of a heritage that carries a significance far wider than the place itself.

This history is a shared inheritance; we are merely the current caretakers of cultural threads that run out over time and space to others who care.

I am particularly glad that the Shropshire Youth Theatre will join us for Arden '94. For these young performers to reclaim the story of the Forest of Arden in the place of its origin is a vital act of connection. It reminds us that this heritage remains a living thing, belonging to every generation that encounters it.

We also welcome the return of As You Like It to the home of Old Sir Rowland Hill. To see this narrative return to its roots is a moment of quiet recognition for the history that informs our present.

We hope that by hosting these performances, Soulton can provide a space for the community to engage with these narratives. We look forward to welcoming you to the farm.

Summer 2026 at Soulton Hall:

• Macbeth: A Folk Horror Awakening – An exploration of power and the supernatural within this landscape.

  
  

• Dracula: A Gothic Struggle for Truth – A classic tale of darkness and light.

  
  

• Romeo & Juliet – Shakespeare’s tragedy returning to our grounds.

  
  

• As You Like It: Old Sir Rowland’s Homecoming – A homecoming for the play in the home of the man who inspired the character of Old Sir Rowland.

  
  

• Arden '94: The First AS YOU LIKE IT Homecoming – Shropshire Youth Theatre brings the spirit of the forest back to its ancestral roots.

  
  

Full details and ticket information are available on the Soulton Hall website.