Events

Outdoor theatre: The Hound of the Baskervilles

August 15, 2024
6:00 pm – 9:20 pm

Doors open: 6.00pm
Performance starts: 7.00pm

Adult – £18.00
Child (up to 16) – £12.00

Running time (approx): 2 hours 20 minutes (including a 20 minute interval). Suitable for ages 8+.

Please note that a £1 booking fee applies to each transaction and will automatically be added to your basket.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Oliver Gray.

Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? And how does a ghostly hound manage to leave vast paw-prints and other unwelcome evidence of its existence?

The original and greatest literary detective of them all, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant Doctor Watson, tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this cheeky but chilling adaptation. From the eerie moonlit landscapes of Dartmoor to cryptic clues, this gripping adaptation promises an irresistible blend of tension and wit.

Performed in the great outdoors by Illyria, prepare for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue and things that go ‘grrrr’ in the night!

Illyria’s mission is simple: to create outstandingly enjoyable theatre and make it available for everyone. Illyria have been pursuing this mission for over thirty years, performed for more than a million people, and intend to entertain families across the country for many more seasons to come.

Illyria supports Equity’s ‘Professionally Made, Professionally Paid’ campaign for fair pay and working conditions.

Our Summer Series in the Walled Garden is proudly sponsored by Audley Retirement Villages

Setting

Outdoor theatre at Painshill is staged on the lawn in the Walled Garden. Surrounded by beautiful flower beds, the garden is a beautiful space for watching a performance. Please note, however,  that cover and seating will not be provided. Ticket holders are advised to bring picnic blankets or picnic chairs to sit on.

Catering

Each night alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be on offer from the bar. Food will not be available to purchase at this event but you are welcome to bring a picnic. Please do not bring alcohol to the event, it will be possible to purchase alcoholic drinks from the bar.

Please note: this event takes place outside and the event will not be cancelled due to poor or inclement weather.

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In true British style the event will go ahead whatever the weather and cover or shade is not available. Please consider that carefully when making your booking.

Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks will be available to purchase from the bar at the event. Please do not bring alcohol into the event. Painshill reserves the right to request a search of customers’ bags and prevent the admission of guests carrying alcohol or suspected of carrying alcohol.

Event tickets in the evening to do not allow access to the landscape in the day. The landscape will be closed during the event.

Dogs are not permitted at this event.

Painshill reserves the right to amend or change the above event details.

Organised in aid of Painshill Park Trust Limited, registered charity in England and Wales (284944). We rely on fundraising to preserve and maintain Painshill for future generations so your support is very important to us.

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