An hour of cricket-themed outdoor Shakespeare is coming to BOSC in Bolley Avenue, Bordon, on Sunday, July 31 from 2pm to 3pm and 6pm to 7pm.

Scoot Theatre is presenting A Midsummer Night’s Dream (In Sixty Minutes) in association with BOSC, Headley Cricket Club and The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre.

This play, written in 1595 or 1596 and set in Athens, introduced the world to the line that ‘the course of true love never did run smooth’ and consists of several subplots that revolve around the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta.

Hermia loves Lysander. Lysander loves Hermia. But Demetrius loves Hermia. And Helena loves Demetrius.

They all run away into the woods where the mischievous fairy Puck has plenty of tricks in store for them. As well as manipulating the humans, the fairies are also engaged in their own domestic intrigue.

Meanwhile the local cricket team is getting together to rehearse a play.

This production features live music, magic and cricket bat sword fights.

A Scoot spokesperson said: “The show is suitable for all ages. The focus is to engage young people in the theatre by touring to non-traditional theatre spaces in a really lively, community-focused and family-friendly event.”

For tickets, priced £12.50 adults, £10 children or £40 for a family ticket admitting two adults and two children, visit https://theshedwb.com/