The Adventures of Doctor Doolittle

Doctor Dolittle leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy Puddleby-On-The-Marsh. He often undercharges his patients, or even treats them for free, so he is terribly poor. But one day, with the help of his wise old parrot Polynesia, he makes an extraordinary discovery: that he can talk to animals. As news of his talent as an animal doctor spreads, animals across the world send messages asking for his help. So he borrows a leaky old ship and embarks on a thrilling quest to cure illness, spread kindness, and better understand animals everywhere. He is joined on his adventures by a loyal animal crew: Jip (a dog), Chee-Chee (a monkey), Dab Dab (a duck), and Gub Gub (an ever-hungry, cake-loving pig) –who together may even help him fix his money problems once and for all! Hugh Lofting’s timeless classic celebrates the power of empathy and inspires audiences young and old to see the world through the eyes of animals. This funny, exciting new family musical is performed with flair and wit by Illyria in the great outdoors. Running time (approx): 110-minutes (including a 20-minute interval). Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).

Illyria

Our mission is simple: to create outstandingly enjoyable theatre and make it available for everyone.

We’ve been pursuing this mission for over thirty years, performed for more than a million people, and intend to entertain families across the country for many more seasons to come.

Important Information

A family show most suited for children aged 5+ . Under 2s go free!

Adult £18 | Child (2-16yr old) £10 | Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) £50. 

The Adventures of Doctor Doolittle will be performed in our Home Paddock against the stunning backdrop of West Horsley Place. 

Gates will be open from 2pm to ensure you have time for a wonderful picnic ahead of the performance. Refreshments will also be available on site. The performance will start at 3pm.

This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on.

Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain, come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. 

The performance will last approximately 1hr 50 minutes with an interval.

We ask that all guests leave the site 30 minutes after the performance ends. 

Due to the nature of this event and for the comfort of everyone in the audience, please note that dogs are not permitted at the performance (except assistance dogs).