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Current titles

Explore our current season titles touring between May and September, and buy tickets.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

by William Shakespeare

Falstaff is skint. He attempts to seduce two merchants’ wives hoping to relieve them of money. But when Mistress Page and Mistress Ford receive identical love letters, they vow to teach him a lesson he’ll never forget! Sensational international-award-winning Illyria guarantee a night of laughter and hijinks under the stars.

Running time:

140-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.

Suitability:

SUMMER

2025

Suitable for all ages.

Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen, adapted by Oliver Gray

Lizzy finds disdainful Mr Darcy detestable! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together? Award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in sparkling style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, bitchy best!

Running time:

140-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.

Suitability:

SUMMER

2025

Suitable for all ages.

HMS Pinafore

by Gilbert and Sullivan

Josephine, the captain’s daughter, loves Ralph, a common sailor. But her father insists she marries Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty. Must class always get in the way of love? With sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors on a spectacular nautical set.

Running time:

120-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.

Suitability:

SUMMER

2025

Suitable for all ages.

The Wind in the Willows

by Kenneth Grahame, adapted by Oliver Gray

Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad reveals his latest obsession: a motor-car! Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale in the great British outdoors.

Running time:

100-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.

Suitability:

SUMMER

2025

Ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).

Upcoming performances

Browse our full summer programme as a list or on a map, using the menus to filter by region or title, and book tickets. You can also get clued up about your visit to one of our performances.

The Wind in the Willows

Steeple Langford Cricket Ground

Wiltshire SP3 4NQ

Sunday 29 June

Pride and Prejudice

Brighton Open Air Theatre

Brighton BN3 6EH

Wednesday 2 July

Pride and Prejudice

Black Park Country Park

nr Slough SL3 6DS

Sunday 29 June

Pride and Prejudice

Great Comp Garden

nr Sevenoaks TN15 8QS

Thursday 3 July

The Wind in the Willows

St Swithun's School

Winchester SO21 2HA

Wednesday 2 July

The Wind in the Willows

Fowlmere Village Hall

nr Cambridge SG8 7RY

Friday 4 July

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Past seasons

Illyria has dominated the UK outdoor touring theatre sector for more than 30 years, performing more shows to more people than any other outdoor touring company. Browse our previous titles, filter by season and category, or learn more about our history.

Iolanthe

by Gilbert and Sullivan

2015

The Pirates of Penzance

by Gilbert and Sullivan

2014

The Taming of the Shrew

by William Shakespeare

2015

George's Marvellous Medicine

by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood

2014

The Three Musketeers

by Alexandre Dumas

2015

Robin Hood

adapted by Oliver Gray

2014

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"Inventive and lively"

Audience

"Such a brilliant, funny company"

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"My first and will definitely not be my last experience of outdoor theatre"

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"Thanks for another delightful evening"

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"Really want to be in something like Illyria when I'm older"

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"The atmosphere was incredible"

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"Still the best outdoor theatre company in the world"

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"The most delicious theatrical experience"

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