Award-Winning Theatre Company Illyria Brings Outdoor Magic to Lincolnshire This Summer
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of laughter, drama and fresh air as award-winning theatre company Illyria brings not one, but two open-air performances to the Lincolnshire Showground this July and August.
Known for their fast-paced, funny, and brilliantly staged productions, Illyria has captivated over a million people across the UK and beyond over the past 30 years. Now, Lincolnshire audiences can experience the magic for themselves.
“Outdoor theatre is a joyous, less formal way to experience live performance—good company, good food and a glass of something bubbly, all under the open sky,” says Artistic Director Oliver Gray.
“There’s something beautifully unifying about actors performing and audiences watching, all together beneath the same sky.”
The Lincolnshire Showground will host two spellbinding shows this summer:
Pride and Prejudice – Saturday 5th July
Jane Austen’s iconic romantic comedy of manners comes to life in Illyria’s signature style—sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining.
The Wind in the Willows – Saturday 2nd August
A heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure and mischief as Mole, Ratty, Toad, and Badger take to the stage in this delightful adaptation of the children’s classic.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Illyria to the Showground,” says Sophia, Sales and Events Manager at the Lincolnshire Showground.
“As their largest venue in Lincolnshire this summer, it’s a real honour to host such a renowned touring company in our beautiful outdoor setting.”
Visitors are encouraged to bring a chair, a picnic, and weatherproof clothing—whatever the forecast, the show goes on!
Whether you're a Jane Austen aficionado or introducing little ones to the magic of Mole and friends, Illyria promises a night (or afternoon!) of pure theatrical delight.
Tickets on sale now at lincolnshireshowground.co.uk. Don’t miss out!
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Illyria will stage the following performances at Lincolnshire Showground (Lincolnshire, LN2 2NA). Tickets are available at lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.
About Illyria
For over thirty years, Illyria has had a simple mission: to create outstandingly enjoyable outdoor theatre and make it available for everyone. This summer, Illyria tour a selection of titles to open-air venues across the county.
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @illyriatheatre
Website: illyria.co.uk
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Здравствуйте! Очень интересно узнать, что театральная компания Illyria снова привносит настоящую магию в летние постановки под открытым небом в Линкольншире.Такие спектакли на свежем воздухе создают совершенно особенную атмосферу и позволяют зрителям по-новому воспринимать классические истории.Особенно приятно, что подобные мероприятия подходят для семейного отдыха и объединяют людей разных возрастов.Кстати, после спектакля можно спокойно отдохнуть и обсудить впечатления, например заглянув в игровые автоматы или другое развлекательное место.Мне нравится идея проводить культурные мероприятия не только в традиционных театральных залах, но и среди красивых природных локаций.Желаю Illyria успешных выступлений и надеюсь, что этим летом их спектакли подарят зрителям много ярких и незабываемых эмоций!
Outdoor theatre really does have a special charm, doesn’t it? I love that Illyria is keeping things accessible and informal—there’s something so lovely about watching a classic like *Pride and Prejudice* with a picnic and the evening sky above. Speaking of capturing moments, I was messing around with some photos from a similar outdoor event last year, and they came out so crisp I almost wished I had a tool to make them look properly nostalgic—turns out there are sites for making bad quality images on purpose, which is oddly perfect for that retro, sun-bleached summer vibe. Might have to try that with my shots from the show this July!
The Showground’s open‑air layout seems perfect for the July performance, and a quick pause for English dictation practice could keep the cast’s vocal warm‑ups fresh.
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