WELCOMING theatre to the outdoors, Shropshire Council will be presenting Jane Austen's Persuasion to the grounds of the Severn Valley Country Park tomorrow.
Bringing the production to a local venue, production company Hotbuckle have adapted the classic novel to tell the story of Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth with humour and emotion for all the family.
Once hopelessly in love, persuaded by her family that Wentworth is not of her standing, Anne ends their engagement and he leaves for the sea.
Then he returns. Now a wealthy captain, Wentworth comes to seek a wife. Treating Anne with cold indifference, she can only watch as he courts another. But will he ever forgive her?
The production will be held in the grounds of the park where audiences are invited to bring low-backed seating or rugs, and a picnic to maximise their enjoyment of this al fresco performance. The teashop will be open for refreshments.
The show starts at 7.30pm and visitors are invited to arrive from 6.30pm onwards.
Ticket are £12 for adults, £10 for concessions and £6 for children between the ages of five and 16, and can be booked by calling 01746 781192, by visiting the visitor centre in advance or on the night.
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