Case Study : Poetry Recital

Russ Sizer • January 14, 2023

The Brief

Zest Marquees received an enquiry for marquee hire for a Poetry Recital evening. Sounding like a simple request; this was no ordinary event! It was based in the grounds of an 18th-century rectory in Northamptonshire with amazing gardens with a different feel to each of the six "rooms" garden designs. 


The Challenges

• Design and build a marquee solution that complemented the formal yet stylish garden design for the special evening 

• The site is a 3-acre contemporary garden with many options for the location – where does one choose !!

- Access involved quite a walk from the parking location, so a 4-man team was required

  Ensure the marquee is safe and suitable for poetry readers and their audience.

• Situate the marquee neatly within the available lawn space outside the Old Rectory building, neatly complementing borders and landscape features within the marquee

The Solution

Following the initial discussion and having listened carefully to the client's needs, Zest Marquees designed and provided a 9m x 18m marquee on the main lawn near the rectory.

• All transparent walls for the primary 18m "front" side to ensure the marquee felt "inside" the garden

Solid walls elsewhere created the right ambience for the primary purpose of the evening – the poetry recital

• Incorporating garden and terrace features to create an enjoyable environment for all poetry evening participants and attendees

Marquee Features

•      Close fitting to the Old Rectory garden entrances 

•      Clear window wall panels on the entire 18m length to bring the garden and marque together to allow views of the course

•      Event Flooring

-       Lighting

-       The stage for the poetry readers

-       Folding chairs for the audience 

Client Testimonial

Zest Marquees provided a marquee to seat 100 theatre-style for a summer poetry evening we hosted.


We were delighted with the marquee - really smart, good quality, and creative too! The marquee design managed to incorporate our large flower beds, which meant the marquee was naturally dressed for the event!


The team were helpful and so efficient. Top service. I'd highly recommend.


Emma Wise


Marquee Hire for a special event ?

Are you interested in a marquee solution for use at your special event? Innovative and creative marquee hire is available. All site visits and quotations are obligation free. Our team is ready to discuss your requirements today. Call 07533 023225 or email sales@zest


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