The Elizabethan Evening

20/07/2024

The countdown begins. Don't miss out.
Only 7 days to go until we welcome Illyria to Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE. ⏳
Join us for their production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s - an enchanting
evening of laughter and music. 🎭🎶
Featuring impeccable comedic timing and exuberant performances, book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com and help us support this year's chosen charities @ and Frome & District Mencap

19/07/2024

Summer has arrived! ☀ And there's no better reason to plan an evening enjoying specialists as they head to Corsley to bring us 's classic operetta .
Next Saturday 27th July at 7pm in the glorious garden of Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE.
Book now while you still can and help up support vital local charities Youth Adventure Trust Frome & District Mencap
😎

16/07/2024

WIN TWO FREE TICKETS🤩 for 's with specialists Illyria on Saturday 27th July at 7pm.
Gilbert’s witty lyrics and Sullivan’s catchy melodies performed with impeccable comedic timing and exuberant performances, this is an evening not to be missed! 🤣
Just like and share, comment SHARED on this post and we'll do the rest. Winners drawn on Sunday 21st July so you have time to grab a friend and come along to Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE.
If you can't wait that long, book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

An evening of musical merriment and open-air theatre, all set in the beautiful surroundings of histo

13/07/2024

Don't miss out! Book now: www.theelizabethaneevening.com

Only two weeks to go until Illyria brings to Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE.

In picturesque Venice, two gondoliers suddenly find themselves elevated to the status of royalty. Performed in the great outdoors, will leave you with a song in your heart 💞

Youth Adventure Trust Frome & District Mencap

11/07/2024

The outstanding Illyria will be performing ’s on Saturday 27 July at 7pm

Illyria has entertained audiences for many years and their outdoor productions aren’t to be missed (no matter the weather!) ☔

We’re thrilled to welcome them once again to Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE. Join us for an enchanting evening of laughter and music - you won’t be disappointed!

Book now: www.elizabethanevening.com

An evening of musical merriment and open-air theatre, all set in the beautiful surroundings of histo

09/07/2024

And they're off! The cast from The Elizabethan Evening favourites Illyria is on the road to bring us on Saturday 27th July @ Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE.

A light-hearted operetta promising romance, comedy…and chaos! Performed in the beautiful gardens of Manor Farm, Corsley, you’ll leave you with a song in your heart.

Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

But we couldn't do it without our sponsors.
*THANK YOU* to our long-established supporter Harris & Harris Solicitors based in Frome and Wells.

Youth Adventure Trust Frome & District Mencap

06/07/2024

Three weeks to go!
2024 at Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE: ’s performed outdoor theatre specialists, Illyria
This fabulous operetta sees two charming gondoliers finding themselves elevated to the status of royalty. When the rightful Queen arrives,chaos ensues!
Book now and celebrate summer with a song in your heart while supporting local charities Youth Adventure Trust and Frome & District Mencap: www.theelizabethanevening.com

03/07/2024

Summer is back ☀️
Time to enjoy some outdoor fun!
Come and join us at this year's with 's brought to you by specialist on Saturday 27th July at 7pm.
Impeccable comedic timing and exuberant performances, all while raising money for local charities Youth Adventure Trust and Frome & District Mencap
Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

02/07/2024

Meet the sponsor: E.G. Martin Ltd
Local heating oil supplier, E.G. Martin, is one of our longest-serving sponsors. *THANK YOU* for your unwavering support.
The outstanding Illyria will be performing ’s on
Saturday 27th July @ Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE.
Illyria has entertained audiences for 30+ years and their outdoor productions aren’t
to be missed. Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com
Youth Adventure Trust Frome & District Mencap

30/06/2024

Meet the sponsor:
*THANK YOU* to our Premier Sponsor for their continued support of
Now summer has arrived ☀️, celebrate with us at our outdoor performance at Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE. Come and enjoy ’s performed by Illyria a and help raise money for local charities Youth Adventure Trust & Frome & District Mencap
Join us on Saturday 27th July at 7pm. Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

Every year, during open-air theatre season, Manor Farm in Corsley opens its gates for everyone to enjoy an outdoor theatre performance in the wonderful grounds of this historic Elizabethan Manor. All proceeds go towards charities and local causes.

28/06/2024

On sale now - Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic operetta , brought to you by Illyria
Join us @ Manor Farm, Corsley on Saturday 27th July for Gilbert’s witty lyrics, Sullivan’s catchy melodies and Illyria’s unmistakable style.
Book now and celebrate the British summertime with a song in your heart: www.theelizabethanevening.com

23/06/2024

Meet the sponsor:
Don’t miss our sponsor’s delicious chocolate brownies at this year’s . *THANK YOU* for your support
Saturday 27th July @ Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE for an evening of light-hearted operetta bringing romance and comedy in with Illyria
Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

20/06/2024

Meet the sponsor:
Leading local flooring specialist is a valued sponsor of *THANK YOU*

Don't delay! Join us on Saturday 27th July @ Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE for The Gondoliers with Illyria

Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

16/06/2024

Meet the sponsor: NFU Mutual Warminster
Thank you again to insurance providers NFU Mutual Warminster for supporting

At this year’s event, we welcome Gilbert & Sullivan back to Corsley with Illyria bringing us , a light-hearted operetta promising romance, comedy…and chaos!

Performed in the beautiful gardens of Manor Farm, Corsley, you’ll leave you with a song in your heart.

Saturday 27th July at 7pm. Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

04/06/2024

Once again, a huge 💥THANK YOU💥 to our Elizabethan Evening Patron the George Cadbury Trust for their generosity and commitment, helping us support local charities.

At this year's , join us at Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE on Saturday 27 July for The Gondoliers.

Two charming gondoliers suddenly find themselves elevated to the status of royalty. When the rightful Queen arrives, chaos ensues!
Enjoy this fabulous operetta expertly performed outdoors by Elizabethan Evening favourites Illyria

Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

28/05/2024

This summer, Gilbert’s witty lyrics and Sullivan’s catchy melodies will be expertly brought to life in by Illyria, captivating audiences for many years. Here is what's been said about them.

Performed in the beautiful gardens of Manor Farm, Corsley, promises to leave you with a song in your heart.
Saturday 27th July at 7pm. Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com

08/05/2024

Summer is here ☀️ and hasn't this week's weather reminded you of in years past, enjoying the amazing Illyria in the grounds of Manor Farm?
Well, you can relive it all again. In under 3 months, Illyria is bringing Gilbert & Sullivan back to Corsley with
When: Saturday 27 July at 7pm, 'doors' open at 6pm
Where: Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE
How: Book online www.theelizabethanevening.com

28/04/2024

Are you coming? Illyria is on its way to The Elizabethan Evening in Corsley with . Set in picturesque Venice, this lighthearted operetta whisks audiences away to a world of romance, mistaken identities, and comedic chaos.
BOOK NOW!
Saturday 27th July 7pm
Manor Farm, Corsley, BA12 7QE
www.theelizabethanevening.com or contact [email protected]

12/04/2024

📣The waiting is over!
Summer is coming☀️and TICKETS are now available for our 2024 production with The Elizabethan Evening favourites, Illyria.

When: Saturday 27th July 7pm
Where: Manor Farm, Corsley, BA2 7QE
How: www.theelizabethanevening.com or contact [email protected]

Look forward to seeing you again for another evening of laughter, music and pure entertainment.

14/03/2024

🎶Chaucer's coming home🎶
Have you booked your tickets to on Saturday 23rd March at Friends of St Margaret's Church Corsley?
Contact: [email protected]
Come along and be part of a tradition dating back some 450 years. Deep in archives relating back to the time when Longleat's owner Sir John Thynne lived at the Manor (now Manor Farm beside St Margaret's church) there is a copy of .
Fast forward four centuries and we're set to enjoy Half Cut Theatre's raucous journey through Chaucer's 600 year old snapshot of medieval society in all its filth and glory.

05/03/2024

Selling out fast! Don't delay.......
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"This four hander take on is cheerful and richly funny. The stories are whacky but affectionate and in an odd way manage to strike a happy balance between respect and irreverence." Sardines Magazine
Saturday 23rd March @ 7pm Friends of St Margaret's Church Corsley
Find out more: [email protected]

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28/02/2024

Four tales, four actors, many more characters and a handful of songs… Half Cut Theatre is on its way. Now on tour with , they are in Friends of St Margaret's Church Corsley on Saturday 23rd March at 7pm. 💥BOOK NOW 💥
Expect laughs and loves, music and mayhem and a thoroughly raucous journey.

Tickets: [email protected]

25/02/2024

Have you booked your tickets for The Canterbury Tales?
Saturday 23rd March @ 7pm
Half Cut Theatre brings their madcap, musical, riotous and all new four-person adaptation of Chaucer's seminal 'A Canterbury Tales' to St Margaret's Church, Corsley.
Tickets: £17 from [email protected]
Come and join the fun
Friends of St Margaret's Church Corsley Corsley Village Community Group

10/02/2024

Do you have your tickets yet?
Only six weeks until Half Cut Theatre brings the Canterbury Tales to Friends of St Margaret's Church Corsley.
Contact: [email protected]

Following Half Cut Theatre’s wonderful performance in the garden of The Three Horseshoes in Chapmanslade, we’re excited to have them perform The Canterbury Tales in St. Margaret’s Church on Saturday 23rd March.

Full of laughs and loves, music and mayhem, Half Cut bring their trademark joy to this raucous journey which will delight young and old alike.

Tickets: Adults £17, under 13yrs £10.

For tickets and info: [email protected]

All proceeds go towards the preservation, repairs and maintenance of St Margaret’s, so all can enjoy.

We hope to see you there!

13/01/2024

If you can't wait until July to return to Corsley, how about March?
The very talented Half Cut Theatre is bringing their new adaptation of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales to St Margaret's Church (next to Manor Farm) on Saturday 23rd March at 7pm.
Tickets £17 (under 13s £10) from [email protected]
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08/01/2024

🥳Happy New Year 🥳 to all our The Elizabethan Evening friends.
So what will 2024 bring?
A return to Gilbert & Sullivan with what promises to be another wonderful evening from Illyria performing .
A lighthearted operetta featuring gondoliers Marco and Guiseppe in what's billed as 'a world of romance, mistaken identities, and comedic chaos.'
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 27th July

04/08/2023

That's it for this year! Thanks to everyone who turned out on a less than blissful summer evening to see the amazing Illyria and . And thank you to all our invaluable sponsors - without your generosity, we wouldn't be able to support local and national charities year after year in the way we do:
The George Cadbury Trust CIL Management Consultants Heywood House Bradfords Building Supplies Candlelight Care Wessex Fire & Security E.G. Martin Wallmarsh Farm Partnership Llewellyn Harker Architects Scotch Corner Designer Village Harris & Harris NFU Mutual

30/07/2023

Illyria has arrived, we're all set up and the show must go on. There's a chance (😉) we might see a little more precipitation before the day is out, but we're looking forward to seeing you.
Come prepared ☂️ and we'll do the rest - 🍻🍷🥂☕🫖🍪🍫

27/07/2023

💥THREE DAYS TO GO💥until rides into Corsley with Illyria
Have you booked your tickets?? There's still time: www.theelizabethanevening.com
Pack up a picnic and come and join the fun

25/07/2023

🤩THANK YOU 🤩to everyone who liked, shared and commented on our post to win two free tickets.
We now have our winners and look forward to them joining us on Sunday 👏👏👏
But even if you missed out on the freebies, you can be there too - there are still a few tickets available, so please do join us. Book now: www.theelizabethanevening.com