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Theatre is back... OUTDOORS!
Lichfield Garrick is set to take advantage of the summer heat and bring audiences outdoors to Lichfield’s historic parks, where they can watch outdoor theatre productions in the glorious sunshine!
The exciting new programme of shows gets underway next month with a performance of Shakespeare's The Tempest by celebrated theatre company, The Pantaloons, on Thursday July 29. This premier performance will be held at Stowe Fields, with the stunning Lichfield Cathedral as the backdrop.
The Pantaloons safely and successfully staged 70 socially distanced open-air performances in the summer of 2020 and are ready to perform once again, so get set for a voyage to an enchanted island full of adventure, romance, magic, and monsters in Lichfield!
Shows continue into August as the magic and adventures move to Beacon Park on Sunday 8th August. Families will laugh until their tummies hurt as Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Funky Pigs join Karate Granny on their afternoon adventures... but watch out for that cantankerous Mr Wolf who is always on the lookout for his next meal!
This picturesque setting invites families to watch classic children’s characters being brought to life with a fabulous modern twist, packed with songs and fun for all the family.
The fun continues in Beacon Park as Kick in The Head Productions perform their rip-roaring barrel of fun, Three Men in a Boat, with Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous himself!) playing the part of Jerome K Jerome.
Jerome recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the magnificent River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun as Giles expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the much-loved and ridiculous tale of men behaving badly!
There will be another helping of Open-Air theatre on Sunday August 22 in Beacon Park, which will provide the perfect setting for The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny.
Beatrix Potter’s classic characters will be brought to life by Quantum Theatre in a magical and enchanting production for the whole family, complete with live music.
Our line-up of shows will conclude on the evening of August 22, with an outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s popular comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites, Quantum Theatre, in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production of the Shakespeare classic.
Audiences are invited to relax on their own seats or picnic blankets and watch the wonderfully funny tale of magical fancy unfold, as real life becomes unexpectedly tangled with the supernatural.
These open spaces have plenty of space for families to bring picnic blankets or chairs and settle themselves in their own areas, safely and socially distanced from others for the performance.
Ticket numbers for the Open-Air Theatre shows are limited in accordance with social distancing requirements and are on sale now, priced at £14 for adults and £12 for under 16s.
You can purchase tickets online at www.lichfieldgarrick.com or by calling the Box Office on 01543 412121.
Entrance is by ticket only and these must be purchased in advance from the Garrick box office or online. There will be no ticket sales on the day.
The show will go on, rain or shine, and theatregoers are advised to dress accordingly.
Gates open 45 minutes prior to the performance and audiences are invited to bring their own seating and picnics but are asked not to bring any glass items or gazebos. There is a short walk across the grass to the performance area which may be restrictive for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
The Lichfield Garrick is a modern, purpose-built theatre in Lichfield, a city in Staffordshire, England. The main auditorium seats 562 people and the Studio seats 157 people. The theatre is named after the 18th century actor David Garrick, who was brought up in Lichfield.
The cinema is the latest addition to Lichfield Garrick and offers blockbuster shows in the heart of the city.
Lichfield Garrick plays host to the best and widest range of musical theatre, drama, comedy, music and family entertainment in the City of Lichfield. Built in 2003, the Lichfield Garrick moved to charitable trust status in 2013. The theatre has won the UK Theatre Award for the West Midlands Most Welcoming Theatre for the past 3 years running and The What’s On Award for Staffordshire’s Best Arts Venue/Theatre (2017, 2018, 2019)