Solihull Arts Complex

Join Illyria at Brueton Park for this Shakespeare play that explores love in all its guises.

Four pairs of soulmates meet in the mysterious Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed. Another pair are instantaneously dumbstruck by each other’s beauty and pledge their undying troth. The third pair torment each other: he showers chaste love upon her which she haughtily rejects - yet secretly she enjoys the flattery. The fourth pair go further still, playfully blurring their roles and identities to such an extent that flirting becomes more pain than pleasure, and love itself is pushed to the limit of its endurance – and beyond.

Throughout the summer Shakespeare’s iconic comedy will be performed where its action is set – in the great outdoors, by a 5-strong cast of classically trained professional actors. Multi international award-winning Illyria has an unmatched reputation for excellence, forged over three decades, that dominates the outdoor touring theatre sector. Join them this summer for a memorable evening of laughter and romance.

 Outdoor theatre shows - further information

• Seating: Seating is not provided. You are welcome to bring your own folding chair or a blanket to sit on.
• Weather: Please dress appropriately for the weather, as the performance will go ahead come rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, the show will move indoors to The Core Theatre. In this case, the first 336 ticket-holders will be admitted. Updates will be shared on our website at www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk and via our social media channels.
• Arrival times: Gates will open at 4.00pm for a 5.00pm performance start.
• Food and drink: Food and drink are welcome in the arena.
• Ticket collection: If you selected “collection” tickets, these can be collected from The Core Theatre Box Office up until the day before the performance. After this point, tickets will be available for collection at the pop-up Box Office on the day of the event.
• Toilets: Toilets are available at the nearby Parkridge Nature Centre until after the interval.
• Parking: There is a small car park at the Old Warwick Road entrance to Brueton Park; however, parking cannot be guaranteed.
• Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Please keep dogs away from other customers’ picnics and ensure they do not disturb the performers or audience. If your dog becomes restless or needs to be taken away briefly, please move to the far end of the performance area and clean up after them.
• Performance area rules: For everyone’s comfort and safety, cycling and ball games are not permitted in the performance area.