THE Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis is hosting five atmospheric outdoor events this summer against the beautiful backdrop of the Jurassic Coast. The events include Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, The Importance of Being Earnest, Alice in Wonderland and The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny.

The outdoor theatre season kicks off with Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, which sees the return of the Handlebards to Lyme Regis on June 22. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the Handlebards are a troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Another comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, will be performed on August 22. This performance involves audience interaction and live music.

The Importance of Being Earnest is a ‘summer tea party’. Over tea and cucumber sandwiches, the audience is asked to witness the seemingly impossible - the entirety of Oscar Wilde’s classic play of manners, affairs, and handbags being performed by just two talented entertainers.

Two family friendly outdoor shows include an enchanting new outdoors adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, and Alice in Wonderland.

The outdoor shows run from July 15 to August 12. Tickets available from £10 - visit marinetheatre.com for more information.