Magic in the air at Lytham Hall

Excitement is building with less than two weeks to go now to the finale of the open air play season at Lytham Hall. The outdoor performance by Illyria of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice on Sunday August 23 afternoon looks set to bring a very successful four-play season to a spectacular close.

Illyria’s performance of the traditional story, with the special music written by Paul Dukas familiar to many through the Disney film Fantasia, has been playing to substantial family audiences at venues all over the United Kingdom. These include a week at Cornwall’s famous Minack Theatre as well as shows at Fulham Palace, Hartland Abbey, Chepstow Castle and Tatton Park.

Artistic director Oliver Gray says that that his cast of six are relishing the chance to return to Lytham Hall towards the end of their marathon tour covering 133 days and 87 performances.

“They simply love the calmness of the beautiful parkland at Lytham Hall and always find that the Lytham audience is one of the most responsive on the tour,” he said.

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