About
Open Air Theatre – Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves performed by Illyria
Wednesday 28 August at 4pm (Gates open at 3pm – performance lasts approx 2hrs 10 mins including interval)
The Temple Enclosure, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
In Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Young Ali Baba stumbles across an enchanted cave when he overhears the magic words that open it: “Open Sesame!”. Inside the cave he finds untold amounts of gold and jewels, and takes some of it home to show his wife. But what will he do when she chides him for stealing? Can he keep the secret from his jealous brother? And when the Robber King comes looking for the missing treasure supported by an army of 40 angry thieves – will he and his family survive?
The show is notable for a scene where one character polishes off most of the thieves – 37 to be precise, and you can count each one – with a cast of just five of the most hardworking actors in the business!
Gates open at 3pm, performance starts at 4pm.
Refreshments will be available at the Temple.
The show will be cancelled in the event of a hurricane only so dress for the weather!
Booking required: eppingforest.eventbrite.com or 020 7332 1911. Adult £14.95, Child (2-16) £8.95, Family (2 adults + 2 children) £40.
City of London Corporation event.
