OPEN air theatre productions return to Oakwell Hall in Birstall next month for the summer.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s outdoor production of Little Women takes place on Thursday, July 19.

The company’s new adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott will be staged in Oakwell Hall’s walled gardens.

It tells the story of four sisters – Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy – during the American Civil War.

The performance starts at 7.30pm but the gardens will be open for viewing and picnics from 6.30pm. Audience members are encouraged to bring rugs or low-backed chairs and picnics.

Tickets, priced £15 adult, £12 senior citizen, £10 child/student, £46 family, can be booked at Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre, Nova Lane, Birstall, or by calling 01924 324761.

There will be another chance to see the theatre group at Oakwell Hall when they present Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on August 15.