The season of outdoor plays is upon us

June & August - The further adventures of Doctor Dolittle

Illyria delves back into Hugh Lofting's amazing stories to bring you a brand-new musical adaptation of the Doctor's FURTHER adventures with Jip the Dog, Dab Dab the Duck, Gub Gub the Pig, Polynesia the Parrot. Where in the world will they go? Will they even stay on this world? Which new animals will they help along the way? Will the Rats still have pithy observations to make? Is Gub Gub still dreaming about cake? The FURTHER Adventures of Doctor Dolittle features a fully orchestrated score, amazing puppets and a plethora of songs. Perfect summer fun for everyone aged 5+. Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

Friday 11th June, 6pm at The Big Sheep (theploughartscentre.org.uk)

Sunday 20 June, 5pm at RHS Garden Rosemoor (theploughartscentre.org.uk)

Saturday 7th August, 5pm at Sterts, Liskeard (sterts.co.uk)

24 to 30 July - Alice in Wonderland

Follow Boxtree Productions down the rabbit hole into a strange world of caterpillars, cards and tea parties. Join Alice as she tries to navigate this curious world of curious places and curious creatures but don't lose your head! We promise you a wonderful experience of original toe-tapping songs, colourful characters, costumes and hilarious comedy. With inventive staging, original songs and magical storytelling we invite audiences to enjoy Lewis Carroll’s classic tale of Alice In Wonderland, in Boxtree Productions’ unique and energetic way!

Saturday 24 July, 6pm at RHS Garden Rosemoor (theploughartscentre.org.uk)

Sunday 25 July, 5:30pm at Castle Drogo (tbc) (theploughartscentre.org.uk)

Tuesday 27 July, 5pm at Sterts, Liskeard (sterts.co.uk)

Wednesday 28 July, 5pm at Ebbingford Manor, Bude (wegottickets.com/event/514741)

Friday 30 July, 5pm at Castle Hill, South Molton (theploughartscentre.org.uk)

2 & 24 August - Much ado about nothing

Claudio loves Hero, and Benedick hates Beatrice. This is just as well, because Hero loves Claudio and Beatrice hates Benedick. Everyone laughs when Don Pedro plays a trick on Benedick and Beatrice, letting each think that they are secretly loved by the other. But it is no laughing matter when Don John plays a trick on Claudio and Hero, deceiving Claudio into thinking that Hero is not faithful to him. Murderous rage is unleashed, and death can be the only solution... Or can it? Perhaps one last trick may resurrect the innocent dead, restore broken relationships - and even create an unlikely union of Benedick and Beatrice!

Monday 2 August, 7.30pm at Sterts, Liskeard (sterts.co.uk)

Tuesday 24 August, 6pm at RHS Garden Rosemoor (theploughartscentre.org.uk)