A bumper programme of open-air theatre events will be held in Carlisle this summer and will get underway in July.
Three performances by The Pantaloons theatre company will be held at Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton, CA8 1HN.
For all events, please bring along seating and a picnic. At Talkin Tarn, the events will be held on the hard standing on the waterfront. The tearoom kiosk will be open serving a selection of tasty treats.
All performances start at 7pm.
Thursday, 4 July: The Pantaloons presents The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?
Best friends Jack and Algy have both created alter-egos to win the affections of their beloveds; but when will they stop being Ernest and start being, well, earnest?
Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious contemporary twist!
Thursday 25 July: The Pantaloons presents Robin Hood by Mark Hayward
Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone’s favourite archer.
Pernicious Prince John and the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham have hatched a plan to put a stop to Robin Hood’s charitable crime spree once and for all. Can they outwit the outlaw? Or will Robin hit the target once again?
Find out in The Pantaloons’ original take on the classic tales and characters featuring live music and audience interaction!.
Thursday 29 August: The Pantaloons presents The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare
Sir John Falstaff, everyone’s favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But, wise to his wily ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by playing a series of hilarious tricks on the nincompoop knight.
Expect silly slapstick, abundant anachronisms and memorable music nestled amongst Shakespeare’s poignant poetry as the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons put their own innovative and interactive spin on this classic comedy.
Tickets for all performances cost £15 adult and £9 child. Buy them online from The Pantaloons website.