Enjoy a picnic in the park and a hilarious performance of Canterbury Tales
Exmouth’s Manor Gardens will be the setting for an open air production of Canterbury Tales, performed by The Pantaloons theatre company on Wednesday 10 August.
The production – to be staged in Phear Park - is a funny new adaptation, making Chaucher’s Canterbury Tales accessible to all ages.
The performance starts at 7pm, with gates opening from 6pm for setting up seating and picnic.
Tickets are available for Canterbury Tales via the East Devon District Council Countryside team website...
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THEATRE
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