Dorset is gearing up for a summer of theatre under the stars in the coming months.
The plans are part of an initiative revealed by the local charity Artsreach.
Audiences are being encouraged to leave home comforts behind and immerse themselves in the unique experience of outdoor theatre.
This comes under the Summer 2026 programme, which features a trio of renowned British touring theatre companies.
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From July 3 to July 4, Ha Hum Ah Theatre will be presenting their high-energy rendition of The Scarlet Pimpernel.
The play is full of quick-fire comedy, bold characters and theatrical flair.
Fans of open-air theatre can look forward to a journey through revolutions and opera houses.
Adding a colourful geographical touch to the line-up, Artsreach favourites Miracle Theatre will be coming from Cornwall.
From August 5 to August 6, the audience can enjoy a newly envisioned version of Ibsen’s Peer Gynt.
The play promises a journey into the dreamy world of Norse mythology, packed with many unique and amusing characters.
The final touch to the theatre-packed summer is set to take place in a spectacular coastal setting.
The Three Inch Fools, famed for their multi-role performances and boundless energy, will be performing at Kimmeridge Bay on 20 August.
The play, titled King Arthur & The Holy Fail, follows the legend of King Arthur and is expected to be enjoyed by all ages.
This summer outdoor theatre bonanza is a significant part of Artsreach’s summer season, which runs from May until August.
It is an important mission for the charity to provide high-quality professional performances to rural communities throughout Dorset, at their doorstep.
By transforming outdoor spaces into temporary theatres, Artsreach continues its mission to connect communities, support artists and make cultural experiences accessible close to home.
More information on the Artsreach summer programmes and tickets can be found at their website.
Specially designed brochures are available in libraries and tourist information centres throughout Dorset.
Artsreach, funded by Arts Council England and Dorset Council, is a charity that gives local communities in Dorset a taste of quality arts by bringing events right to their villages.
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