Outdoor Theatre: As You Like It

Four pairs of soulmates meet in the Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed. Another pair are dumbstruck by each others beauty and pledge their undying troth. The third pair torment each other: he showers chaste love upon her which she haughtily rejects - yet secretly she enjoys the flattery. 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 its endurance and beyond. Throughout the summer Shakespeares iconic comedy will be performed where its action is set in the great outdoors, by a 5-strong cast of classically trained professional actors. Multi 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 night of laughter and romance under the stars.Running time: 140-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.
Suitable for all ages.Bursting onto the scene in 1992, Illyria has produced high-quality outdoor theatre for over thirty years. During that time, they are proud to have continually introduced new genres which subsequently became much-loved staples of open-air theatre:In 1997, they were the first to offer childrens theatre. In 2000, we were the first to introduce classics other than Shakespeare
In 2003, they were the first to offer a Jane Austen adaptation
In 2010, they were the first to be given the professional rights to Roald Dahl scripts
In 2011, they were the first to produce Gilbert and Sullivan
In 2017, they were the first to tour with a full-size T-rex in a monster-movie homage
In 2018, they were the first to perform a full-scale musical
In 2019, they were the first to offer a rock opera.With a history of firsts behind them, Illyria continues to create outstandingly enjoyable outdoor theatre and make it available for everyone. They have performed for more than a million people - and intend to entertain families across the country for many more seasons to come.