Hire Us

Do you need a table for a feast, or a throne for a King? We have the solution for you! The Tolethorpe stage furniture collection is now available to hire. Dress your sets with everything from side-tables to screens, ancient chests to dining chairs.

For more details, including availability, pricing, and booking, please contact Theatre Manager David Fensom Theatremanager@tolethorpe.co.uk

We have an extensive collection

Through the years we have accrued an extensive collection of theatrical props, all of which are now available for you to hire! From medieval goblets to modern glassware, swords to silverware, and even poor Yorik’s skull, we have everything you need to equip your actors, dress your sets, and bring your shows to life.

For more details, including availability, pricing, and booking, please contact Wardrobe Mistress Miriam Spring Davies Wardrobe@tolethorpe.co.uk 

(Sorry, but we are unable to schedule appointments in March or April)

Join us to find out more about the history of Tolethorpe

Have you ever wondered how old our ancient hall really is, or how an amateur theatre company came to own such an incredible building. Perhaps you want to visit our vast store of fabulous costumes and see how they are all made or go behind the scenes to have a look backstage and see our amazing sets.

Tolethorpe Hall has a long, varied and eventful history, which we are keen to share with you. Mike Harrison, our resident expert on all things Tolethorpe, gives tours to groups of around 10 or more and is now taking bookings for 2023 and 2024. The tours season runs from September to April. The tour and talk combined lasts for around two hours. You’ll even learn how we discovered a medieval painted wall that had remained hidden for centuries.

Costs are £8 per person and include an illustrated talk, tea, coffee and biscuits, followed by a tour of the backstage area, including the costume department. Looking at the construction of our sets is also possible whenever it is safe to do so.

 Mike is also prepared to travel to your own group at a cost of £80 plus travel expenses.

 If you are interested, please contact Mike at talks@tolethorpe.co.uk

About making a donation to Tolethorpe

We at Tolethorpe are very proud of our charitable status (Reg. Charity No. 273859), and immensely grateful to the generosity of volunteers and the local community. We do not receive government funding, and rely entirely on donations and ticket sales to ensure future generations can enjoy the Tolethorpe experience. If you would like to donate to Tolethorpe please enter amount below and click donate.

If you are a UK tax payer, you can increase any donations you have made this year, and for the past four years, by 25% just by ticking a box. Completing a Gift Aid declaration is one of the many easy ways to support us.