# Event Details

- **Event Name**: OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE - LIVE IN TAUNTON!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Experience the magic of Shakespeare under the open sky and on the field of play as acclaimed outdoor theatre company “Illyria” brings As You Like It to the Cooper Associates County Ground on Sunday September 13th.

Set against the unique backdrop of Somerset’s most iconic venue, this lively and entertaining production promises an unforgettable afternoon of laughter, romance, mistaken identities and adventure.

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, As You Like It follows the spirited Rosalind as she escapes to the Forest of Arden. Love blossoms, disguises abound and life’s complications are delightfully untangled as playful flirting becomes more pain than pleasure as Love itself is pushed to the limit of its endurance!

Illyria have built a national reputation for creating accessible, energetic and visually stunning outdoor performances, making Shakespeare enjoyable for audiences of all ages – whether you’re a lifelong theatre lover or discovering the Bard for the first time.

The performance, which is suitable for all ages, begins at 3.30pm, with gates opening from 2.30pm, giving visitors plenty of time to arrive, relax and soak up the atmosphere before the show starts.

Tickets are priced at £25 for adults and £15 for under-16s, with excellent value family tickets available for just £60 (2 adults and 2 children).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/open-air-shakespeare-live-in-taunton/200030491632210
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Taunton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Cooper Associates County Ground, St. James Street, TA1 1JT Taunton, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.01742
- **long**: -3.10106
- **full address**: The Cooper Associates County Ground, St. James Street, TA1 1JT Taunton, United Kingdom, 41 St James Street, Taunton, TA1 1, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE - LIVE IN TAUNTON! being held?
  - **A:** OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE - LIVE IN TAUNTON! takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Cooper Associates County Ground, St. James Street, TA1 1JT Taunton, United Kingdom, 41 St James Street, Taunton, TA1 1, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE - LIVE IN TAUNTON!?
  - **A:** OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE - LIVE IN TAUNTON! is organized by Somerset County Cricket Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE - LIVE IN TAUNTON! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Taunton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If OPEN AIR SHAKESPEARE - LIVE IN TAUNTON! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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