Price

£20 (adult), £17 (University of Birmingham staff and students), £12 (ages 5 – 15)

Time

Aug 8 2026

19.00 – 22.00

Four pairs of soulmates meet in the Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed. Another pair are dumbstruck by each other’s beauty. The third pair torment each other. 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 endurance – and beyond. 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 night of laughter and romance under the stars.

Suitable for all ages.

Bring your own picnic, or enjoy refreshments from the Terrace Tea Room, as you settle in for an evening of Shakespearean entertainment.

Please make sure to bring your own chairs of picnic blanket for the performance. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks and the Terrace Tea Room will be open until the end of the interval selling light refreshments.

Our outdoor events go ahead in most weather conditions, including rain, and are non-refundable unless cancelled by Winterbourne. Please read our outdoor events policy before booking your tickets. All tickets are subject to a booking fee of up to £2.50.

Illyria supports the Equity union’s Charter for Outdoor Theatre.

Times

Doors open: 6.30pm
Performance starts: 7pm