Illyria will stage four productions in Sherborne this summer, with three performances taking place at The Sherborne for the first time, and one performance at Castle Gardens.

Audiences are invited to entangle themselves within these critically acclaimed shows, as Lizzy finds disdainful Mr Darcy detestable, Josephine falls for a common sailor, Mole yearns to explore the big wide world, and Falstaff attempts to seduce two merchants’ wives, hoping to relieve them of their money.

Illyria performance schedule
THE SHERBORNE
Newland, Sherborne DT9 3JG
Pride and Prejudice – Thursday 17 July
HMS Pinafore – Tuesday 29 July
The Wind in the Willows – Friday 8 August

CASTLE GARDENS
New Road, Sherborne DT9 5NR
The Merry Wives of Windsor – Wednesday 20 August

All four adaptations will feature fantastical sets, costume drama and plenty of laughs along the way. The performances will take place beneath the summer evening sky, so audience members are encouraged to bring seating, picnics and warm clothing in preparation for an evening outdoors.

Doors will open at 6.30pm each night, with performances starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets are now on sale via www.illyria.co.uk.