Summer Outdoor Theatre in Yorkshire Summer 2025
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Pride and Prejudice at The Secret Garden
After seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, the award-winning Illyria returns to The King's Theatre York to celebrate Jane Austin's vibrant, unapologetically bold, and sharp-witted brilliance! Performed in the scenic grounds of Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, this is an outdoor event so please bring a blanket or rug, appropriate clothing, a picnic, and beverages.
The Railway Children at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
15th July to 7th September 2025
Revisit the much-loved children’s classic – on the very train tracks where the film was shot. Board a steam train at Keighley, travel to the purpose-built auditorium within the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Engine Shed.
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I at Helmsley Walled Garden
16th July 2025
The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie. Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall?
Midsummer Nights Dream at Helmsley Walled Garden
1st August 2025
The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy.It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring.
The Wind In The Willows at Bolton Abbey target
30th August 2025
Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes just messing about in boats. Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale in the great British outdoors.
The Secret Garden at Helmsley Walled Garden
29th August 2025
A brand new re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book brought to you by The Plandits. Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature and the great outdoors, this heartfelt, energetic show is full of original music, puppetry, interaction and laughs.
Pride and Prejudice at Pontefract Castle
1st August 2025
Illyria's production of Jane Austen's glorious social comedy attracted sell-out audiences for a total of seven years. It toured throughout the UK and Europe, attracting nationwide critical acclaim.
Merry Wives of Windsor at Harewood House
27th July 2025
Take a seat at Illyria's outdoor production of the Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare. Falstaff is skint. Dismissing his reprobate followers is insufficient to shore up his finances. So he decides to seduce two merchants’ wives in the hope of relieving them of some of their wealth..
Much Ado About Nothing at Merchant Adventurers Hall
3rd September 2025
Indoor Performance
Join the troupe at Merchant Adventurers’ Hall for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.
Much Ado About Nothing at Bolton Castle
13th August 2025
Join the troupe at Bolton Castle for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.
Twelfth Night at Newby Hall
15th August 2025
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. They present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
The Comedy of Errors at Wentworth Castle Gardens
1st August 2024
Join theatre group the HandleBards for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors like you've never seen it before. Set in the grounds of beautiful Stainborough Castle in Wentworth Castle Gardens.
Midsummer Night Dream and Twelfth Night at Kirkstall Abbey
3rd August 2024
Four Forty Theatre are back with a British Summertime Shakespeare Double Bill! Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, both performed in one night by only four actors in forty (ish!) minutes each!
Panto @ The Dock: Alice in Wonderland
13th August 2024
Join Alice on a magical wander through Wonderland as she meets a whole host of crazy characters straight out of the classic book by Lewis Carroll.
Hamlet at East Riddlesden Hall
14th August 2024
Lord Chamberlain's Men are bringing Hamlet to the grounds of the 17th Century East Riddlesden Hall.
Hamlet at Newby Hall
14th August 2024
The Handlebards bring The Comedy of Errors to Bolton Castle.
Angela Sprocket's Pockets at Krikstall Abbey
14th August 2024
Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket’s never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them. Filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! This fun-filled show is the perfect treat for the whole family!
Comedy of Errors at Kiplin Hall
15th August 2024
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
Panto At The Kirkstall Abbey: Alice in Wonderland
16th August 2024
Join Alice on a magical wander through Wonderland as she meets a whole host of crazy characters straight out of the classic book by Lewis Carroll at Kirkstall Abbey
Hamlet at Newby Hall
16th August 2024
Come and see William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ in an outdoor theatre performance by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men.
Panto at the Kirkstall Abbey: Pinocchio
21st August 2024
For over a decade TaleGate Theatre Productions have been dazzling family audiences up and down the UK with their blend of slapstick, songs, silliness. TaleGate are thrilled to be bringing their traditional pantomime magic to Kirkstall Abbey this summer!
Panto at the Kirkstall Abbey: The Little Mermaid
27th August 2024
Follow Lenor, our mermaid princess, as she finds her sea legs in search of her happily ever after under the sea in this bubbly family pantomime.
The Comedy of Errors at Merchant Adventurers Hall
5th September 2024
Join the troupe at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before.
Project FiveThe Comedy of Errors at RSPB Old Moor
7th September 2024
Join the troupe at RSPB Old Moor for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before..
Treasue Island at Burton Constable
3rd August 2024
Scarborough Theatre Company present an open-air tour of this captivating tale of a youngster pitched against the corrupt and dangerous world of pirates and treasure hunting. This is adventure with high stakes. A fast paced, funny musical is awash with audience participation, energetic performances, and great fun for all the family.
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