Back in the open air at Ebbingford Manor, Bude....... by popular demand........ Efford5 led by Paul Roberts (of BowiePR and The Stranglers) and the man who took CrookFest by storm ... Simon Patrick as Elvis! High quality wines & beers, spirits & cocktails available from Alan Colwill of The Outside Inn with spirits supplied by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. Please do not bring your own alcohol. Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food available - as recommended by Rick Stein! There will plenty of space for dancing. Tickets available via wegottickets. Tickets also available at face value (cash/cards) via Bude T.I.C. Tickets also available at face value (cash only) via Bude shops: - The Seventh Wave Gallery - Spencer Thorn Bookshop Duration: Approx three hours including intervals. Ends by approx 10pm. Please bring seating/blankets. Cash raffle to raise funds for Bude Sea Pool. Disabled parking only at Ebbingford (limited spaces available). Public car parks nearby. Please walk or cycle to Ebbingford if you can. North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall. It promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. Become a Friend for free via our website and be the first to know about our events. This performance is one of 120 professional Open Air and Indoor Music & Theatre + Literature shows during 2026. The arts programme is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village For details of other arts events in and around Bude please visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk and become a 'Friend' for free! email: [email protected] Richard Wolfenden-Brown 07922 594244

The legendary crooner continues his Great Farewell Unplugged Tour entertaining audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch. North Coast Arts is delighted to welcome him to perform in the open-air at Ebbingford Manor here in Bude. Tony performs tracks from across his career, from the trademark mega hit Is This The Way To Amarillo through to other classics including Avenues & Alleyways, Walk Like A Panther, Las Vegas, I Did What I Did For Maria, Thank You For Being A Friend and many more through to some show stopping covers from the late greats that helped shape the career of the humble veteran from Yorkshire. Tony's new album A New Life is out now. The album was recorded in Nashville where he has reimagined his biggest hits and fans favourite albums tracks in a country style. + support tbc High quality wines & beers, spirits & cocktails available from Alan Colwill of The Outside Inn with spirits supplied by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. Please do not bring your own alcohol. Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food available - as recommended by Rick Stein! There will plenty of space for dancing. Tickets available via wegottickets. Tickets also available at face value (cash/cards) via Bude T.I.C. Tickets also available at face value (cash only) via Bude shops: - The Seventh Wave Gallery - Spencer Thorn Bookshop Duration: Approx three hours including intervals. Ends by approx 10pm. Please bring seating/blankets. Cash raffle to raise funds for Bude Sea Pool. Disabled parking only at Ebbingford (limited spaces available). Public car parks nearby. Please walk or cycle to Ebbingford if you can. North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall. It promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. Become a Friend for free via our website and be the first to know about our events. This performance is one of 120 professional Open Air and Indoor Music, Comedy, Theatre, Poetry + Literature events during 2026. The arts programme is kindly supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village For details of other arts events in and around Bude please visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk and become a 'Friend' for free! email: [email protected] Richard Wolfenden-Brown 07922 594244

Ebbingford Manor is arguably the oldest building in Bude, steeped in history and bursting with stories & literary links. The current owner, Jonathan Stamp, will delve into every nook and cranny with you as he shares the stories of Ebbingford during an hour of fascination, secrets and fun. As someone last year: 'I've lived in Bude all my life and had no idea that Ebbingford existed!' Book early to avoid disappointment! This tends to be the hottest ticket in town!

Work as a team, find real book characters hiding around Ebbingford Manor, listen to their stories, discover key facts and get back to the start to see if you were the fastest group with the right answers. Prize for the winner! Come anytime between 2pm and 4pm. Allow 30 mins to find all the characters

Jazz/Swing in the company of world class performers in the great outdoors at Ebbingford Manor. Named after the BB Gabor song about an underground Jazz club during the cold war Moscow Drug Club offer a heady and waggish mix of Jazz- French Musette- Latin Grooves -and New Orleans Swing. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jacques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, Selling out venues for over a decade, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you wont soon forget! AUDIENCE RESPONSES FOR MOSCOW DRUG CLUB: ''Absolute Knockout Performance'' ''Evocative, Beautiful & Inspiring!'' ''Best Music Entertainment We've Ever Seen!' Plus a swing set from the inimitable Paul Roberts of BowiePR and Efford5, who was for 15 years the lead singer of The Stranglers. Paul is an accomplished, entertaining and experienced singer, compere, actor and musician who has performed at theatres, cabaret, stadiums and arenas, on video, film, radio and television all over the world. The evening includes a fundraising raffle to support a local good cause. Serendip Sri Lanakan Street Food and high quality bar available. There will plenty of space to dance. (Please do not bring your own alcohol.) Tickets available via wegottickets. Tickets also available at face value (cash/cards) via Bude T.I.C. Tickets also available at face value (cash only) via Bude shops: - The Seventh Wave Gallery - Spencer Thorn Bookshop Duration: Approx three hours including two short intervals. Ends by 10pm. Please bring low back seating/blankets. Cash raffle to raise funds for a local good cause. Disabled parking only at Ebbingford (limited spaces available). Public car parks nearby. Please walk or cycle to Ebbingford if you can. North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall. It promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. This performance is one of 50+ professional Open Air and Indoor Music & Theatre shows during 2026. The arts programme is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village For details of other arts events in and around Bude please visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk and become a 'Friend' for free! email: [email protected] Richard Wolfenden-Brown 07922 594244

Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st BIRTHDAY, not his 21st year. With only the inept Penzance constabulary to protect him, how will he resist being forced to endure a life of crime until he is 84 and will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long With hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit, The Pirates of Penzance is as fresh as if it had been written today. Illyria's production is packed-full of memorable songs such as To be a Pirate King!, Modern Major General and A Policeman's Lot is Not a Happy One. Age advisory: 5yrs+ Bring seating/blankets Refreshments available. Please bring cash for a raffle to support a local good cause . North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall and is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. North Coast Arts promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. This performance is one of 50+ professional Open Air and Indoor Theatre, Music, Comedy & Poetry events taking place in Bude during 2026. For details of other North Coast Arts events in North Cornwall, or to become a 'Friend' of North Coast Arts (£free!) visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk For info/queries please email [email protected] Or call Richard Wolfenden-Brown on 07922 594244 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the North Coast Arts 2026 Open-Air Theatre & Music Festival: Tickets: Tickets are on sale via WeGotTickets (8% booking fee applies) or at face value (no booking fee) at Spencer Thorn Bookshop, Bude T.I.C., or The Seventh Wave Gallery, Bude. Check event details for any additional ticket information. Unless sold out in advance, tickets are also available on the gate (cash only). All venues are accessible. People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please email Richard via [email protected] to arrange the free ticket. Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Book via [email protected] Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion. All venues operate a no smoking/vaping policy on site. Please respect this. Seating: No seating is provided. Please bring seats and/or blankets, An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front. If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome. No barking! Getting to the Venues: If you can, please walk, cycle, use public transport or car-share to access the venues Public car parks are close to all venues. Charges vary. Refreshments: Please support the catering/bar at the venues and dont bring your own alcohol to licenced venues. Ebbingford Manor: The Registered Charity The Friends of Bude Seapool will provide hot drinks, cakes, snacks, bar at the open air theatre events. The Outside Inn (selling Norton Barton spirits) will provide a high quality bar, and Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food and Leo's Pizzas will be at the open air music events on 19 June, 31 July and 1 Aug at Ebbingford Manor. The Castle Lawn Bude: Cafe Limelight at The Castle closes at 5pm. Other caterers/bar will be on site for most evening events. See individual event for details. 4 July, Colbay, Week St Mary: The Wurzels: Full bar and catering provision plus camping available (£10 per pitch or van) Weather: 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. The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!) Access: Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please email the box office on [email protected] Limited parking spaces for disabled patrons are available at Ebbingford Manor. Please email North Coast Arts to reserve a space. [email protected] 07922 594244

In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero waiting in the wings who went by the name of Arthur. When Camelot is rocked to it's core by a tragic and frankly improbable incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely battle through blistering cold and scorching fire to save his beloved realm, or will he crumble as fate refuses to cooperate Destiny awaits, chivalry calls, and the quest to end all quests begins. Saddle up things are about to get legendary. Age advisory: All ages Bring seating/blankets Refreshments available. Please bring cash for a raffle to support a local good cause . North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall and is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. North Coast Arts promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. This performance is one of 50+ professional Open Air and Indoor Theatre, Music, Comedy & Poetry events taking place in Bude during 2026. For details of other North Coast Arts events in North Cornwall, or to become a 'Friend' of North Coast Arts (£free!) visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk For info/queries please email [email protected] Or call Richard Wolfenden-Brown on 07922 594244 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the North Coast Arts 2026 Open-Air Theatre & Music Festival: Tickets: Tickets are on sale via WeGotTickets (8% booking fee applies) or at face value (no booking fee) at Spencer Thorn Bookshop, Bude T.I.C., or The Seventh Wave Gallery, Bude. Check event details for any additional ticket information. Unless sold out in advance, tickets are also available on the gate (cash only). All venues are accessible. People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please email Richard via [email protected] to arrange the free ticket. Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Book via [email protected] Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion. All venues operate a no smoking/vaping policy on site. Please respect this. Seating: No seating is provided. Please bring seats and/or blankets, An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front. If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome. No barking! Getting to the Venues: If you can, please walk, cycle, use public transport or car-share to access the venues Public car parks are close to all venues. Charges vary. Refreshments: Please support the catering/bar at the venues and dont bring your own alcohol to licenced venues. Ebbingford Manor: The Registered Charity The Friends of Bude Seapool will provide hot drinks, cakes, snacks, bar at the open air theatre events. The Outside Inn (selling Norton Barton spirits) will provide a high quality bar, and Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food and Leo's Pizzas will be at the open air music events on 19 June, 31 July and 1 Aug at Ebbingford Manor. The Castle Lawn Bude: Cafe Limelight at The Castle closes at 5pm. Other caterers/bar will be on site for most evening events. See individual event for details. 4 July, Colbay, Week St Mary: The Wurzels: Full bar and catering provision plus camping available (£10 per pitch or van) Weather: 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. The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!) Access: Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please email the box office on [email protected] Limited parking spaces for disabled patrons are available at Ebbingford Manor. Please email North Coast Arts to reserve a space. [email protected] 07922 594244

Childless toymaker Geppetto makes a wooden puppet little realising the chaos he is about to unleash. The puppet yearns for adventure and runs away, but instead of excitement only finds glorious attractions containing hidden dangers. He returns home hoping to be showered with sympathy and learns his tribulations are just beginning. Running away hasnt worked; lying wont work; he must become a real boy to achieve the belonging he craves. Collodi's classic has been translated into no fewer than 260 languages since it was first published in 1883. Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show. Age advisory: 5yrs+ Bring seating/blankets. Refreshments/bar/teas/cakes by Friends of Bude Sea Pool. North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall and is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. North Coast Arts promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. This performance is one of 50+ professional Open Air and Indoor Theatre, Music, Comedy & Poetry events taking place in Bude during 2026. For details of other North Coast Arts events in North Cornwall, or to become a 'Friend' of North Coast Arts (£free!) visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk For info/queries please email [email protected] Or call Richard Wolfenden-Brown on 07922 594244 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the North Coast Arts 2026 Open-Air Theatre & Music Festival: Tickets: Tickets are on sale via WeGotTickets (8% booking fee applies) or at face value (no booking fee) at Spencer Thorn Bookshop, Bude T.I.C., or The Seventh Wave Gallery, Bude. Check event details for any additional ticket information. Unless sold out in advance, tickets are also available on the gate (cash only). All venues are accessible. People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please email Richard via [email protected] to arrange the free ticket. Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Book via [email protected] Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion. All venues operate a no smoking/vaping policy on site. Please respect this. Seating: No seating is provided. Please bring seats and/or blankets, An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front. If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome. No barking! Getting to the Venues: If you can, please walk, cycle, use public transport or car-share to access the venues Public car parks are close to all venues. Charges vary. Refreshments: Please support the catering/bar at the venues and dont bring your own alcohol to licenced venues. Ebbingford Manor: The Registered Charity The Friends of Bude Seapool will provide hot drinks, cakes, snacks, bar at the open air theatre events. The Outside Inn (selling Norton Barton spirits) will provide a high quality bar, and Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food and Leo's Pizzas will be at the open air music events on 19 June, 31 July and 1 Aug at Ebbingford Manor. The Castle Lawn Bude: Cafe Limelight at The Castle closes at 5pm. Other caterers/bar will be on site for most evening events. See individual event for details. 4 July, Colbay, Week St Mary: The Wurzels: Full bar and catering provision plus camping available (£10 per pitch or van) Weather: 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. The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!) Access: Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please email the box office on [email protected] Limited parking spaces for disabled patrons are available at Ebbingford Manor. Please email North Coast Arts to reserve a space. [email protected] 07922 594244

Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours. Have you ever wanted to see the life of Henry VIII told as a romantic comedy or the tale of the Spanish Armada reimagined as a light operetta Probably not. But that wont stop The Pantaloons retelling great moments from the country's past in a variety of surprising genres! Featuring live music, audience interaction and wild historical inaccuracy. Bring seating/blankets. Refreshments/bar/teas/cakes by Friends of Bude Sea Pool. North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall and is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. North Coast Arts promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. This performance is one of 50+ professional Open Air and Indoor Theatre, Music, Comedy & Poetry events taking place in Bude during 2026. For details of other North Coast Arts events in North Cornwall, or to become a 'Friend' of North Coast Arts (£free!) visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk For info/queries please email [email protected] Or call Richard Wolfenden-Brown on 07922 594244 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the North Coast Arts 2026 Open-Air Theatre & Music Festival: Tickets: Tickets are on sale via WeGotTickets (8% booking fee applies) or at face value (no booking fee) at Spencer Thorn Bookshop, Bude T.I.C., or The Seventh Wave Gallery, Bude. Check event details for any additional ticket information. Unless sold out in advance, tickets are also available on the gate (cash only). All venues are accessible. People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please email Richard via [email protected] to arrange the free ticket. Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Book via [email protected] Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion. All venues operate a no smoking/vaping policy on site. Please respect this. Seating: No seating is provided. Please bring seats and/or blankets, An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front. If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome. No barking! Getting to the Venues: If you can, please walk, cycle, use public transport or car-share to access the venues Public car parks are close to all venues. Charges vary. Refreshments: Please support the catering/bar at the venues and dont bring your own alcohol to licenced venues. Ebbingford Manor: The Registered Charity The Friends of Bude Seapool will provide hot drinks, cakes, snacks, bar at the open air theatre events. The Outside Inn (selling Norton Barton spirits) will provide a high quality bar, and Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food and Leo's Pizzas will be at the open air music events on 19 June, 31 July and 1 Aug at Ebbingford Manor. The Castle Lawn Bude: Cafe Limelight at The Castle closes at 5pm. Other caterers/bar will be on site for most evening events. See individual event for details. 4 July, Colbay, Week St Mary: The Wurzels: Full bar and catering provision plus camping available (£10 per pitch or van) Weather: 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. The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!) Access: Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please email the box office on [email protected] Limited parking spaces for disabled patrons are available at Ebbingford Manor. Please email North Coast Arts to reserve a space. [email protected] 07922 594244

TICKETS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA https://www.handlebards.com/tickets/ OR ON THE GATE (UNLESS SOLD OUT IN ADVANCE) "Explodes with energy, a genuine treat from start to finish." The Stage Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth. We all know the story. Three Witches promise Macbeth the Scottish crown and like any normal people would, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill the king. Things get rapidly out of hand from there as foul deeds are done, plots unravel and mysterious spirits appear Suitable for all ages and apparitions. The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer touring Macbeth by electric van, bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Age advisory: All ages Bring seating/blankets. Refreshments/bar/teas/cakes by Friends of Bude Sea Pool. North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall and is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. North Coast Arts promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. This performance is one of 50+ professional Open Air and Indoor Theatre, Music, Comedy & Poetry events taking place in Bude during 2026. For details of other North Coast Arts events in North Cornwall, or to become a 'Friend' of North Coast Arts (£free!) visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk For info/queries please email [email protected] Or call Richard Wolfenden-Brown on 07922 594244 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the North Coast Arts 2026 Open-Air Theatre & Music Festival: Tickets: TICKETS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA https://www.handlebards.com/tickets/ OR ON THE GATE (UNLESS SOLD OUT IN ADVANCE) TICKETS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE ARE NOT ON SALE VIA WEGOTTICKETS OR NORTH COAST ARTS,. THERE ARE NO PAPER TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE at Spencer Thorn Bookshop, Bude T.I.C., or The Seventh Wave Gallery, Bude. Unless sold out in advance, tickets are available on the gate (HandleBards staff will take cards or cash). All venues are accessible. People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please email Richard via [email protected] to arrange the free ticket. Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Book via [email protected] Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion. All venues operate a no smoking/vaping policy on site. Please respect this. Seating: No seating is provided. Please bring seats and/or blankets, An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front. If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome. No barking! Getting to the Venues: If you can, please walk, cycle, use public transport or car-share to access the venues Public car parks are close to all venues. Charges vary. Refreshments: Please support the catering/bar at the venues and dont bring your own alcohol to licenced venues. Ebbingford Manor: The Registered Charity The Friends of Bude Seapool will provide hot drinks, cakes, snacks, bar at the open air theatre events. The Outside Inn (selling Norton Barton spirits) will provide a high quality bar, and Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food and Leo's Pizzas will be at the open air music events on 19 June, 31 July and 1 Aug at Ebbingford Manor. The Castle Lawn Bude: Cafe Limelight at The Castle closes at 5pm. Other caterers/bar will be on site for most evening events. See individual event for details. 4 July, Colbay, Week St Mary: The Wurzels: Full bar and catering provision plus camping available (£10 per pitch or van) Weather: 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. The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!) Access: Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please email the box office on [email protected] Limited parking spaces for disabled patrons are available at Ebbingford Manor. Please email North Coast Arts to reserve a space. [email protected] 07922 594244

Four pairs of soulmates meet in the mysterious Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed. Another pair are instantaneously dumbstruck by each other's beauty and pledge their undying troth. The third pair torment each other: he showers chaste love upon her which she haughtily rejects - yet secretly she enjoys the flattery. 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 its endurance and beyond. Throughout the summer Shakespeare's iconic comedy will be performed where its action is set in the great outdoors, by a 5-strong cast of classically trained professional actors. Multi 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. Age advisory: All ages Bring seating/blankets. Refreshments/bar/teas/cakes by Friends of Bude Sea Pool. North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall and is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. North Coast Arts promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. This performance is one of 50+ professional Open Air and Indoor Theatre, Music, Comedy & Poetry events taking place in Bude during 2026. For details of other North Coast Arts events in North Cornwall, or to become a 'Friend' of North Coast Arts (£free!) visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk For info/queries please email [email protected] Or call Richard Wolfenden-Brown on 07922 594244 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the North Coast Arts 2026 Open-Air Theatre & Music Festival: Tickets: Tickets are on sale via WeGotTickets (8% booking fee applies) or at face value (no booking fee) at Spencer Thorn Bookshop, Bude T.I.C., or The Seventh Wave Gallery, Bude. Check event details for any additional ticket information. Unless sold out in advance, tickets are also available on the gate (cash only). All venues are accessible. People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please email Richard via [email protected] to arrange the free ticket. Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Book via [email protected] Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion. All venues operate a no smoking/vaping policy on site. Please respect this. Seating: No seating is provided. Please bring seats and/or blankets, An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front. If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome. No barking! Getting to the Venues: If you can, please walk, cycle, use public transport or car-share to access the venues Public car parks are close to all venues. Charges vary. Refreshments: Please support the catering/bar at the venues and dont bring your own alcohol to licenced venues. Ebbingford Manor: The Registered Charity The Friends of Bude Seapool will provide hot drinks, cakes, snacks, bar at the open air theatre events. The Outside Inn (selling Norton Barton spirits) will provide a high quality bar, and Serendip Sri Lankan Street Food and Leo's Pizzas will be at the open air music events on 19 June, 31 July and 1 Aug at Ebbingford Manor. The Castle Lawn Bude: Cafe Limelight at The Castle closes at 5pm. Other caterers/bar will be on site for most evening events. See individual event for details. 4 July, Colbay, Week St Mary: The Wurzels: Full bar and catering provision plus camping available (£10 per pitch or van) Weather: 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. The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!) Access: Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please email the box office on [email protected] Limited parking spaces for disabled patrons are available at Ebbingford Manor. Please email North Coast Arts to reserve a space. [email protected] 07922 594244