Watching a theatre performance in the open air is a great way to while away those long Summer days - and with a wealth of performances on offer around Ocelotshire, you are spoilt for choice. Here at the Ocelot we have rounded up the best outdoor performances and stuck them on this page for you to do a big circle around with a highlighter.
Adapted by award-winning writer Laura Turner, this exquisite and lively tale follows sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they fall in love, make mistakes and experience heartbreak for the first time.
Tickets £20: See Tickets (0871) 220 0260 or www.seetickets.com
Venue: Marlborough College, Marlborough
Dr John Dolittle of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh starts out as a human doctor. But once he is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals, he becomes the most celebrated veterinary doctor in England. Adults £15 Email: admin@summerschool.co.uk
It is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious persona to escape burdensome social obligations.
Visit www.immersiontheatre.co.uk for more info and tickets
Venue: Lacock Abbey, Chippenham. Call 0344 249 1895
Venue: Lacock Abbey, Chippenham
Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters. Call 0344 249 1895
Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Email: enquiries@chippenham.gov.uk
Venue: Courts Garden, Bradford on Avon
Visit www.handlebards.com to find out more. Tickets available from the Box Office 0344 249 1895 and The Courts Garden Reception 01225 782875
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Venue: Courts Garden, Bradford on Avon
Romeo and Juliet fall in love, even though both their families hate each other.
Hilarity ensues… Well, sort of. A “seriously silly” production of Romeo and Juliet, back by popular demand
Visit www.handlebards.com to find out more. Tickets available from the Box Office 0344 249 1895 and The Courts Garden Reception 01225 782875
Venue: Oxford Castle Prison
Visit: www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk/events/oxford-shakespeare-festival
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Venue: Oxford University Parks
Intrepid child adventurers, rival pirate gangs and unsinkable friendship take centre stage in our summer production of Swallows and Amazons, made even more special by the setting of Oxford’s beautiful University Parks.
For more information: www.creationtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/swallows-and-amazons
