Open-air Theatre: Three Men in a Boat
When? 21 August 2022
Where? Mapperton House and Gardens - Beaminster
Following the continuing success of Old Herbaceous, Kick In The Head productions are back with a rip-roaring barrel of fun, Three Men in a Boat, with Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous himself!) playing the part of Jerome K Jerome.
Join Jerome as he recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the magnificent River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun as Giles Shenton expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats!
Date – Sunday 21st August 2022 6.30pm
Location – Croquet Lawn at Mapperton.
Tickets – available soon via the website below.
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