Summer Theatre at Hartland Abbey

“Lark Rise” by Keith Dewhurst, Summer Theatre at Hartland Abbey, Hartland. Plough Community Theatre presents Flora Thompson’s semi autobiographical novel ‘Lark Rise’ which was published in 1939 but gives an account of the late 1800s when a close-knit and peaceful rural culture, governed by the seasons, began a transformation into an industrialised nation. Keith Dewhurst’s lively 1978 adaptation for the National Theatre tells a gentle yet powerful story of country characters with the action all taking place on one busy day – the first day of the harvest. Plough Community Theatre will breathe life and music into this joyous and heart-warming piece of theatre. Bring rugs, low backed chairs and picnics or enjoy a delicious barbecue by Exmoor Kitchen, Pimms and Wine Bar and Dunstaple Farm Ice Creams.

Gardens and grounds are open free to those attending from 2 hours before the performanceTicket prices: Adult £10.00, Concession £8, Supporters £7, Family 3/4/5: £21/£28/£35 from The Plough Arts Centre Box Office: 01805 624624. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk and also available on the door.

"Waiting for Godot", Summer Theatre at Hartland Abbey, Hartland. Miracle Theatre presents “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, directed by Bill Scott.

Deadly serious and seriously funny! Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre demonstrates why Waiting for Godot, once famously described as a play in which ‘nothing happens, twice’, is one of the most profound, moving and funny plays ever written. Both deadly serious and seriously funny, Beckett’s timeless masterpiece explores what makes us tick with clarity, dramatic force and genuine humour. Here’s a perfect reason to spend an evening under the stars: a stellar cast of Miracle’s best known actors performing a masterpiece that challenges all certainties while proving a perfect remedy for disillusion! Bring rugs, low backed chairs and picnics or enjoy a delicious barbecue by Exmoor Kitchen, our Pimms and Wine Bar and Dunstaple Farm Ice Creams. Gardens and grounds are open free to those attending from 2 hours before the performance. Ticket prices: Adult £12.50, Concession £10, Supporters £9, Family 3/4/5: £27/£36/£45 from The Plough Arts Centre Box Office: 01805 624624. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk, also available on the door.

“Alice”, an extraordinary adventure, adapted by Dani Carbery, Summer Theatre at Hartland Abbey, Hartland. You are invited to an extraordinary tea party – join Alice on her incredible adventure through a weird and wonderful world and meet a whole cast of other eccentrics … Meet the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and a host of other quirky characters! Enter a dreamlike world full of colour, song and rhyme ruled by a crazy, croquet-playing Queen with very little heart and a very short temper! So, don’t be late, don’t lose your head and watch out for a cat with a very big grin ….!
Heartbreak’s ingenious and highly energetic adaptation blends both of Lewis Carroll’s volumes (Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass) to produce a fast-paced production full of engaging dialogue, inspiring music and magical adventure. Renowned for their award-winning open air theatre, this brand new production is bursting with Heartbreak’s unique combination of interactive and imaginative theatre style that promises to be a captivating treat for all the family. Bring rugs, low backed chairs and picnics or enjoy a delicious barbecue by Exmoor Kitchen, Cream Teas, Pimms and Wine Bar and Dunstaple Farm Ice Creams.

Gardens and grounds are open free to those attending from 2 hours before the performance. Ticket prices: Adult £12.50, Concession £10, Supporters £9, Family 3/4/5: £27/£36/£45 from The Plough Arts Centre Box Office: 01805 624624.www.theploughartscentre.org.uk, also available on the door.