An open-air theatre where audiences can enjoy a bottle of wine and share a picnic during a performance is returning to Ipswich this summer. 

The Pantaloons Theatre Company will return to the Mansion Lawn at Christchurch Park on Friday, August 9, as they bring their own unique flair to theatre's greatest classics.

This year, actors will be performing a "hilariously adventurous" take on the timeless tales of everyone’s favourite archer, Robin Hood, according to Ipswich Entertains.

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The show will see the medieval legends, Robin, Marian and the Merry Men take on the evil Prince John and the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham, in a timeless tale of good and bad.

Audience members can bring blankets, picnics, chairs and alcohol to the event, creating a community feel and buzzing summer atmosphere.

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A spokeswoman for Ipswich Entertains also said: "The performance will take place no matter the weather conditions so please come prepared for all weathers as this is an open-air event. As they say, the show must go on."

Gates to the show open at 6pm with the show expected to start at 7.30pm.

Adult tickets cost £16, concessions cost £14, while a family package (two adults and two concessions) costs £49.00.