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As You Like It - Outdoor Theatre by Illyria

International award-winning Illyria promises a memorable night of sparkling wit, laughter and romance under the stars in Shakespeare's iconic comedy.

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  • Admission applies

Four pairs of soulmates meet in the Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed. Another pair are dumbstruck by each other’s beauty. The third pair torment each other. The fourth pair go further still, playfully blurring their roles and identities to such an extent that flirting becomes more pain than pleasure, and Love itself is pushed to the limit of endurance – and beyond. International award-winning Illyria has an unmatched reputation for excellence, forged over three decades, that dominates the outdoor touring theatre sector. Join them this summer for a memorable night of laughter and romance under the stars.

This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. 6pm start time, gates open from 5.30pm. The performance will last approximately 140 minutes (including a 20 minute interval).

Picnics are welcome at this performance.

We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/illyria/t-zozzznd

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £19.51
Child Under 3£0.00
Child 3-17 years old£10.84
Family 1A 3C£43.36
Family 2A 2C£50.95
Family 2A 3C£57.45

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Registered carer, one per paid booking£0.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 03336664466 Tickets can be booked via: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/illyria/t-zozzznd

Suitability

Suitable for the whole family

Meeting point

Our friendly visitor welcome team will check you in at the car park and direct you to the performance area.

What to bring and wear

Come prepared for whatever the weather may hold instore - warm layers and waterproof in case the heavens open. And don't forget a picnic and blanket!

Accessibility

The performance will take place on the green beyond the manor. This area is flat, rough grass area a short distance from a compacted gravel path. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your access needs further.

Other

The gates will open at 5.30pm and the performance will begin at 6pm. The performance will last for approximately 140 minutes (including a 20 minute interval).

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