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Press Release
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HEARTBREAK PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2017 OUTDOOR THEATRE TOUR
Outdoor theatre experts, Heartbreak Productions are leading the way again this summer and will be touring
throughout the UK with five new productions, over 130 performances and more than 90 venues.
The tours include a brand-new adaptation of David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy, a fresh and quirky interpretation of
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen and a unique perspective on Shakespeare’s unconventional love story The Taming of
the Shrew.
Completing the line-up are the family-favourite, The Secret Garden and their original murder-mystery spoof, Murder
on the Terrace.
The productions can be seen at outdoor venues from Scotland to the furthest corners of Cornwall, the west of Wales
to East Anglia.
Heartbreak has now been touring for over 25 years but this is the first time they’ve taken so many shows out at one
time. Maddy Kerr, Executive Director explains
“It’s a really exciting but hectic time for us. But by doing such a mix of shows ensures that there’s something
for everyone, so audiences of all ages and tastes can get involved and experience outdoor theatre in some of
the most amazing venues throughout the UK.”
Heartbreak Productions are renowned for their unique style and tour each production with a small but multi-talented
cast of actors auditioned at the company’s local headquarters in Leamington Spa but drawn from across the country.
They are joined this year by a team of directors to help get the shows on the road including award-winning Dominic
Waldren, Paul Chesterton, Kristoffer Huball and Adam Morley. Peter Mimmack, Heartbreak’s Artistic Director said,
“We’re delighted that this team of talented directors have been able to join us. Between them, there’s such a
wealth of experience – perfect for this year’s productions.”
Billionaire Boy is the third adaptation of a David Walliams’ novel Heartbreak have undertaken having already gained
success in previous years with national tours of Mr Stink and Ratburger.
Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey is a newly-commissioned adaptation by Dani Carbery who has written for Heartbreak
before including her acclaimed version of Alice – An Extraordinary Adventure.
David Kerby-Kendall has also written for Heartbreak on many occasions and summer 2017 sees the return of his
murder mystery spoof, Murder on the Terrace. He describes it as
“… part Downton, part Agatha Christie. Lots of innuendo and stacks of fun”
Heartbreak is revisiting their own production of The Secret Garden - adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson
Burnett, this classic promises entertainment for all the family.
The final addition to the tour is The Taming of the Shrew. Heartbreak will stamp their own imitable style on this
Shakespeare classic about a controversial yet tender tale of love.
Each of the productions open in Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa and will continue to tour the UK throughout the
summer visiting various outdoor venues including National Trust mansions, city parks and private gardens until
Wednesday 13 September. Details about these can be found on their website – www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk.
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For Heartbreak Productions, contact: Nicci Selby | 01926 430307 | [email protected].
Contact venues directly for further details about performance dates.