THE Elizabethan Evening at Manor Farm in Corsley is going overboard this year with two outdoor performances of the Illyria Theatre Company’s production of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera HMS Pinafore.

It will be performed at the historic Manor Farm in Corsley on Sunday, August 1 at 2.30pm and 7pm.

Illyria chairman John Helliar said: “Having sold out for the last few years, putting on two performances seemed the right thing to do."

Set on board the warship HMS Pinafore, the opera cheerfully mocks such Great British institutions as class, patriotism and the Royal Navy.

Josephine, the captain's daughter is in love with Ralph, a common sailor, but her father wants her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty.

The couple are caught as they elope from the ship and Ralph is locked in the ship's dungeon. Only when certain revelations are made by Buttercup, a dockside vendor, can everyone end up freely marrying their true hearts' loves.This wonderful comic opera gets the complete Illyria treatment, faithfully performed by a reduced cast on a suitably nautical set.

There will be some social distancing measures in place compliant with Covid regulations at the time.The audience must bring their own seating.

The last few tickets are remaining at £15 for adults and £7.50 for children aged 5-15. Contact 01373 832 113 or office@theelizabethanevening.com.