Outdoor Theatre 2013

During 2012 we had great fun hosting a series of outdoor theatre productions in conjunction with The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington. We had wonderful audiences who endured some fairly damp weather so lets hope for a beautiful, dry, quintessentially English summer in 2013 when we can all sit outside on the lawn sipping Pimms (not the children!) and eating delicious picnics with not an umbrella or mackintosh in sight!

We are happy to announce  productions which are already confirmed for 2013.
More to be announced soon!

Saturday 15th June 7pm

Plough Community Theatre performance; ‘Lark Rise’ by Keith Dewhurst

Tickets: Adult: £10 Concession £8  Supporters £7 Family 3/4/5 @ £21/£28/£35

Friday 21st June 7pm

**Miracle Theatre presents ‘Waiting for Godott” by Samuel Beckett, directed by Bill Scott,
Deadly serious and seriously funny!

Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre demonstrates why Waiting for Godot, once famously described as a play in which ‘nothing happens, twice’, is one of the most profound, moving and funny plays ever written. Both deadly serious and seriously funny, Beckett’s timeless masterpiece explores what makes us tick with clarity, dramatic force and genuine humour.

Here’s a perfect reason to spend an evening under the stars:  a stellar cast of Miracle’s best known actors performing a masterpiece that challenges all certainties while proving a perfect remedy for disillusion!

“Truly Fabulous! Perfect example of what live outdoor theatre should be all about!”

Saturday 29th June 5pm

** Heartbreak Theatre presents ‘Alice – An Extraordinary Adventure’

As part of their 2013 open air season, they are delighted to present Alice – An Extraordinary Adventure an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s inspired and influential masterpiece.

Join Alice on an enchanted journey that leads her to a chaotic underground world. Meet the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and a whole host of other quirky characters! Enter a dreamlike world full of colour, song and rhyme ruled by a crazy, croquet playing Queen with very little heart and a very short temper! So, don’t be late, don’t lose your head, and watch out for a cat with a very big grin…!

Tuesday 13th August 5pm

**Cambridgeshire Touring Theatre presents ‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis Stevenson

Join our two young heroes - Jim and Ruth - as they find a treasure map and set sail for adventure.

Suitable for all ages, this open-air performance is interactive, full of laughs and catchy tunes.

Boys and girls are invited to come along in their best pirate fashion and have a photo taken with members of the cast. And for those aged 5-10, there’s the chance to join a Treasure Island workshop before the show.

Ages 3-12 and family PLUS Drama Workshop for 5 – 10 year olds at 3.30pm – 4.15pm @ £3 each.
**FANCY DRESS COMPETITION – BEST PIRATE (girls and boys)

**BEST HOME-MADE PIRATE SHIP OR PARROT

**HARTLAND ABBEY TREASURE HUNT

Sunday 18th August 7pm

**Heartbreak Theatre presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare

The famous story of the "star-crossed" young lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. The themes running through the play address the issues of the consequences of immature blind passion, hatred and prejudice. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are young teenagers who fall deeply in love but their families are bitter enemies. Regardless of the feud between their families they marry in secret. They make every effort to conceal their actions but the story ends in tragedy when Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Mercutio and Paris all die.

Thursday 22nd August 7pm

**Illyria Theatre presents ‘The Mikado’ by Gilbert and Sullivan

In the town of Titipu flirting has been made illegal. The penalty is death. Too bad then that the main culprit is the Lord High Executioner Ko-Ko, who wishes to marry his beautiful young ward Yum-Yum, and who has no intention of executing himself. So when Nanki-Pu arrives in Titipu and declares his love for Yum-Yum, Ko-ko has the perfect candidate for execution. Except that Yum-Yum, by tradition, would have to be executed with Nanki-Pu. And Nanki-Pu turns out to be the Mikado's own son. And The Mikado himself is about to arrive on a state visit to Titipu....

Wednesday 28th August 5pm

**Illyria Theatre presents ‘Babe the Sheep-Pig’ by Dick King-Smith

Adapted by David Wood

Farmer Hoggett wins a piglet at the fair - and everyone knows what fate awaits piglets raised on a farm. Adopted by Fly the sheepdog, Babe develops his own methods of herding sheep using politeness instead of barking orders, and even saves the flock from being stolen by sheep rustlers. But Farmer Hoggett is a hard man to please - so when Babe is entered for the county sheep dog trials he is going to need Fly's help, all his wits, and as much politeness as he can muster if he is going to get the sheep to co-operate, win the trials, and save his life.

Bring rugs, low backed chairs and picnics or enjoy a drink from our Pimms and Wine Bar and Dunstaple Farm Ice Creams.

Gardens and grounds are open free to those attending from 2 hours before the performance.

**Ticket prices for all performances with asterisks**

Adult £12.50 Concession £10 Supporters £9 Family 3/4/5 £27/£36/£45

Further details will be announced shortly.

Tickets will be available from The Plough Arts Centre Box Office 01805 624624

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