Outdoor theatre is back in Redcar and Cleveland

Residents from Redcar and Cleveland will get to enjoy another summer of open-air theatre on the stunning grounds of the Kirkleatham Museum and Gisborough Priory.

From June through August, residents will get to see the al fresco spectacle, including another must-see for all ages from writer, comedian and actor David Walliams titled “Bad Dad”. After selling more than 50 million books worldwide books, the show is an adapatation of the children’s book, reinterpreted by the award winning Heartbreak Productions. Alongside this, the iconic outdoor theatre company, Odd Socks, are also back with their own take on “Much Ado About Nothing”.

Those in love with classic stories will be enchanted by Illyria and their outdoor adaptations of Howard Pyle’s ‘Robin Hood’, and William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”.

Theatre lovers are encouraged to create some long-lasting summer memories by being part of the sheer joy of open-air theatre. And lastly, dress for the weather bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and don’t forget the picnic hamper!

Tickets are on sale now and prices vary between shows but start from £11, with an added transaction fee. Family tickets are available from £55 and groups of 15 or more can access a special discount via the website.

More details, ticket prices, times and locations for each show can be found below:

 

Heartbreak Productions presents - 'Bad Dad' Outdoor Theatre

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Poster of the outdoor theatre show BAD DAD showing a cartoonish representation of two thieves driving a car.

Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds

Cleveland

Friday 9th Jun at 6:30PM (doors open at 5:30pm)

Adult ticket - £15

Child - £13

Family (2 + 2 or 1 adult + 3 children) - £55

Written by one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors- David Walliams, “Bad Dad” follows Frank and his father Gilbert as they struggle to escape the clutches of the local crime lord and clear Gilbert’s name.

 

Oddsocks present ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Outdoor Theatre

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Poster of the outdoor theatre show "Much Ado About Nothing" with the three main character at the forefront. A woman stands in the middle smiling, with her arms raised and on each of her sides there is a man screaming.

Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds

Friday 7th July at 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Adult ticket - £16

Child - £13

Family (2 + 2 or 1 adult + 3 children) - £55

Award winning Oddsocks Productions are bringing Shakespeare’s romantic romp “Much Ado About Nothing” to life in their own, inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style for the summer of 2023!

Drama and deception mix with sun, songs and silliness to create a theatre event you won’t forget as this “Hugely funny”  company hit the road with their “energetic, downright silly, utterly professional and totally inventive theatre”

 

Illyria presents ‘Robin Hood’ Outdoor Theatre

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Poster of the outdoor theatre show "Robin Hood" showing a cartoonish representation of Robin Hood.

Gisborough Priory

Tuesday 8th August at 3:00PM (doors open at 2:00pm)

Individual ticket: £11 - £16

Family ticket: £55

llyria is back with Oliver Gray’s adaptation of “Robin Hood”: With good King Richard away at war, the rich and powerful will lie, cheat, and break every rule to seize power. And they’re ready to play dirty! Luckily, so is the swashbuckling Robin Hood and his team of misfit rebels.

 

Illyria presents ‘Twelfth Night’ Outdoor Theatre

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Poster of the outdoor theatre show "Twelfth Night" showing a cartoonish representation of two legs crossed.

Gisborough Priory

Friday 11th August at 6:30PM (doors open at 5:30pm)

Individual ticket: £13 - £16

Family ticket: £55

This summer, let the award-winning company whisk you away to a mysterious coastal kingdom as they present Twelfth Night. However, under the idyllic tropical sky, everything is not as it seems. Watch as a tale of romance, revenge, and mistaken identities unfolds with hilarious consequences!

 

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit https://redcarcleveland.co.uk/enjoy/outdoor-theatre/