Illyria outdoor theatre returns to Castle Gardens

Bringing everything from camaraderie to yearning romance, crowd participation to riotous comedy, Illyria will stage three productions at Castle Gardens this summer. The award-winning theatre company’s fun-filled adaptations begin with Robin Hood by Oliver Gray on Friday 9 June, followed by William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on Wednesday 5 July, before the troupe return on Wednesday 12 July with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, which has sold out nationwide six years in a row.

Audiences are invited to entangle themselves within these critically acclaimed shows, as they discover if Lizzy Bennet can overcome her prejudice, if Robin Hood can prevent the power-mad Prince John from seizing the throne, and if Viola can survive on her quick wit and fine singing voice.

All three sparkling adaptations will feature fantastical sets, costume drama and plenty of laughs along the way. The performances will take place within the Walled Garden beneath the summer evening sky, so audience members are encouraged to bring seating, picnics and warm clothing in preparation for an evening outdoors.

Doors will open at 6.30pm each night, with performances starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets are now on sale from Castle Gardens, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR and online via www.illyria.co.uk.

For more information on Castle Gardens, visit www.thegardensgroup.co.uk.