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The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

Sun 17 Aug 2025 to Sun 07 Sep 2025
Tapeley Park, Bideford (map)
Hartland Abbey (map)
Baggy Point (NT) (map)
Castle Hill, Filleigh (map)
Tapeley Park, Bideford
Sun 17 Aug 2025, 6:30pm
Hartland Abbey
Tue 19 Aug 2025, 6:30pm
Baggy Point (NT)
Fri 05 Sep 2025, 6:30pm
Castle Hill, Filleigh
Sun 07 Sep 2025, 6:30pm
Theatre - Open Air
Open-Air

Three Inch Fools present

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

£16.00 Full price
£14.00 Supporter learn more
£12.00 Under 18s
£13.50 Groups of 6+
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The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, totally hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall? The stage is set for regicidal rivalries, devious dramatics, and plotting playwrights. Beset by misunderstandings and a script that...let’s just say...needs some work, this production promises to be largely historical, totally hysterical.
 
As the old saying goes...thy show must go-eth on!

Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our 10th anniversary open-air adventure. Come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine!
 
 

For further information about accessibility, dogs, and food/drink, please contact the venues directly. 

  • Bring low-backed seating, blankets, and picnics if desired
  • Refreshments should be available at all venues apart from Hartland Abbey - picnics are welcome. To pre-order a picnic for shows at Tapeley Park, please see info on Rob's Soul Foods on Facebook. 
  • Free entry to gardens 2 hours before 6:30/7pm performances (1 hour before earlier performances)
  • Most shows are approx 2 hours including an interval
  • Dogs on leads welcome at most venues. Assistance dogs only at Castle Drogo. 
  • There will be a cash raffle at each event.
  • Tickets will be available on the gate.
Running time 90 minutes
  • ★★★★★"So entertaining...laugh-out-loud funny"
  • ★★★★★ “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press
  • ★★★★★ “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable”
About Three Inch Fools

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Great Torrington Town Council, Torrington Town and Lands Charities, Devon County Council, Torridge District Council, Arts Council England, The UK Culture Recovery Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund, Boshier Hinton, Barnstaple Town Council, Davie Barnstaple Trust, Garfield Weston 

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