Jack Dean & Co: Hero & Leander, or, I Love You, But Everything is Under Water

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

Thu 15 Jul 2021
6:00pm
Theatre - Open Air
Open-Air

Jack Dean & Co: Hero & Leander, or, I Love You, But Everything is Under Water

£13.00 Full price
£10.00 Supporter learn more
£10 per person for Families (parent/s with child/children under 18yrs)
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The 2021 Open-Air Theatre Festival is kindly sponsored by Bond Oxborough Phillips

Sing, dance and cry with us in this bittersweet outdoor gig theatre show. Six multi-instrumentalists tell an epic seaside tale through songs encompassing folk, indie, sea shanties and choral music. A story of bad rulers, worse weather, and how we keep going when everything is flipping terrible.

Two towns, one rich and one poor, stand separated by a narrow strip of ocean. When the borders close and ships stop sailing between them, two lovers are left stranded on either side. Unphased, Leander takes to swimming across the channel to meet Hero, guided by the light of the lighthouse where she lives. But the jealous and vengeful Hephaestus, carrying an ancient grudge, plots to separate them with a flood like neither town has ever seen.

We all know this will probably end badly. But just maybe, this time, it will turn out different…

£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

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 60 minutes

The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Nr Bideford

  • “Incredibly innovative… Writer Jack Dean enthrals his audience” // REVIEWS HUB
  • “Impressive poetic, musical and narrative skills… undoubtedly a performer with an exciting career ahead of him” // EXEUNT

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 air conditioning will be active in the auditorium, drawing fresh air into the space.  Doors and windows are open in the rest of the building throughout the day.
  • 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.