Dorking Halls Plays in the Park 2021

After last year’s sell-out event, Dorking Halls’ open air
summer theatre weekend Plays in the Park is back from 16-18 July.

The event takes place at Meadowbank in Dorking and features
a brand new line-up of shows for all ages, including drama, comedy and
children’s theatre.

The weekend kicks off on Friday 16 July at 7pm with The
Pantaloons and their delightfully innovative and hilarious new adaptation of
Jane Austen’s witty and romantic masterpiece Pride and Prejudice.

On Saturday 17 July at 2pm Heartbreak Productions take to
the stage with an adaptation of David Walliams’ best-selling children’s book Mr
Stink. Packed with fun, humour and a heart-warming message, this touching tale
provides the perfect family entertainment.

See some of the hottest new talent on the comedy circuit
alfresco with the Halls’ popular comedy club Screaming Blue Murder at 7pm. The
line-up includes Jonny Awsum, Wendy Wason, Otiz Cannelloni and long-standing
compere Howard Read.

Due to popular demand Kick in the Head Theatre return to the
Halls’ outdoor stage with their new production of Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland on Sunday 18 July at 11am. There will be three actors, multiple
characters and one classic story that's high in energy, humour and audience
participation.

The weekend with finish in style with BlackBox Theatre
Company’s production of Noel Coward’s timeless comedy classic, Blithe Spirit.
Charles Condomine has two wives – one most certainly living and the other most
certainly dead. After an eventful séance held by the eccentric Madame Arcati,
the ghost of his first wife has come to visit. What could possibly go wrong?

All ticket holders need to bring is something to sit on.
Chairs are recommended as they provide the best view. The audience will be
allocated a socially-distanced pitch on arrival and there will be plenty of
food and drink on offer, as well as toilets. 

Pride & Prejudice: suitable for all ages

Mr Stink: suitable for those aged 7+

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club: 18+ only

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: suitable for those aged 4+

Blithe Spirit: suitable for those aged 10+