Illyria: The Further Adventures of Dr Dolittle

For COVID-19 safety information for events at our venues please see the notes at the bottom of the page.

Tue 17 Aug 2021
5:00pm
Theatre - Open Air
Open-Air

Illyria: The Further Adventures of Dr Dolittle

£13.00 Full price
£10.00 Supporter learn more
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The 2021 Open-Air Theatre Festival is kindly sponsored by Bond Oxborough Phillips
Come to our pre-show Dr Dolittle-themed drama workshop at 3pm: Dr Dolittle Drama Workshop 6-11years

by Hugh Lofting

Adapted by Oliver Gray

Following the phenomenal success of 2018's tour of The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle, Illyria is delving 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 and 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 that our audiences will be singing along to for years to come.

£13 Full Price

£10 Plough Supporters/Groups of 10+ /per person for Families (parent/s with child/children under 18yrs)

10 Key Worker tickets available at £6.50

(+ drama workshop for 6-11yr olds £5 3.00pm – 4.30pm. Book online via workshops)

Box Office: 01805 624624  or book online

Below are answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the whole Open-Air Theatre Season:

  • We will be following government advice with regard to social distancing
  • Ticket holders enjoy free access to the gardens two hours before 7pm performances and one hour before earlier performances. (Earlier if attending a pre-show drama workshop)
  • Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 mins interval (check event details for precise running time)
  • Minimum ages are advisory
  • High quality refreshments and drinks are available at most venues.
  • Bring low back seating, blankets, and picnics if desired. No seating is provided.
  • An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front.
  • Well behaved dogs are welcome at most venues.
  • The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!)
  • Performances continue regardless of the weather. Be prepared!
  • There are no indoor alternatives in case of bad weather.
  • In the event of electrical storm, tickets will be exchanged for another date.
  • Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and toilet facilities suitable for disabled people.
  • For specific access information please call the box office on 01805 624624 or the individual venue via their website.
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor: Assistance dogs only.
Running time 120 minutes

Hartland Abbey

COVID-19 Safety

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our customers we will continue to take all precautions against the spread of COVID 19.

  • Our staff and volunteers will wear masks when working with the public and we also encourage all our customers to do so.
  • Our extra cleaning practices will remain in place and hand sanitizer will be available on entry and in the restrooms.
  • We will ask seated customers to leave the auditorium row-by-row to avoid crowding at the exit.
  • We also encourage interval drink booking to avoid crowding at the bar.
  • If you have any symptoms please contact the box office to discuss your booking.
  • We will continue to follow all best practice as advised by the government – which of course can change from time to time.