Historic Scotland: One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month.

Babe the Sheep Pig, Dick King-Smith’s heart-warming tale of an orphan piglet which was also made into a major Hollywood film, is to take centre stage at Duff House when touring company Illyria’s outdoor production of the smash hit classic hits Banff.

The production, part of a UK wide tour is at Duff House on Thursday 18th July for one night only. One of only a handful of Scottish dates, the evening will allow the audience to enjoy a children’s classic against the backdrop of one of Scotland’s most magnificent country homes.

The production is part of the House’s annual series of outdoor performances and  follows on from Illyria’s 2012 record breaking production of Roald Dahl’s The Twits.

Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager for Historic Scotland who run Duff House said;

“We are thrilled to be welcoming the Illyria cast and crew back to Duff House this summer.

“Babe is a much loved children’s story however its themes of friendship, courage and determination have appeal to a wide audience.

“This is one of only a handful of opportunities to catch the show in Scotland  and the only opportunity to see it in the grounds of one of the North East’s most beautiful houses.

“Past productions have been nothing short of spectacular and it’s a really special feeling to see an outdoor production within the grounds of this majestic house, the combination of which makes for a really special show.”

Doors open for the event at 5.45pm with the production starting at 6.30pm. Tickets for the event are available now from Duff House or directly from the Illyria website www.illyria.uk.com

Further information:

Tickets for sale at Duff House, by phone 01261 818181 or at Illyria website www.illyria.uk.com

Babe – £12 adult, £10 conc and £8 child (under 16), family £35 (2 adults 2 children)

Historic Scotland members.
Adult – £10.80, Child – £7.20, Conc – £9.00, Family – £31.50 (2 adults 2 children)

The event is suitable for all ages 5+.

Due to the uniqueness of the venue no seating is provided so audience members are invited to bring a seat or a blanket. Picnics also welcome.

Audience members are also asked to dress for an outdoor venue.

Notes to editors:

• Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government charged with safeguarding the nation’s historic environment. The agency is fully accountable to Scottish Ministers and through them to the Scottish Parliament.

 

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• 2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland, inspiring our people and our visitors to celebrate Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty, landscapes and biodiversity as Scotland prepares to welcome the world in 2014 and beyond. Find out more about Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty at www.visitscotland.com/natural

 

• Keep up to date with Historic Scotland regular Year of Natural Scotland blog by visiting: http://yearofnatural.historic-scotland.gov.uk/

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For further information
Iona Matheson
Media & PR Officer
Communications and Media
0131 668 8703 or 07827 956 858
iona.matheson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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