Shakespeare’s cross-dressing comedy Twelfth Night is coming to Morden Hall Park.

ATTIC Theatre Company and Sixteenfoot Production have joined forces to bring an exciting new staging to south London with open-air performances in a stunning location.

Evening performances will take place in the park’s 19th century Stable Yard, with matinees in the beautifully restored Rose Garden.

The audience will be transported to the sunny climes of a small Mediterranean island where the lovesick Duke Orsino pines for the beautiful Countess Olivia.

Meanwhile, a young woman named Viola is shipwrecked on the island - she disguises herself as a boy and hijinks ensue.

A talented trio led by Sir Toby Belch create a hilarious mix of love, mistaken identity and disorder.

Director Jenny Lee, whose past credits include sell-out open-air productions of Hamley and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, says: "Shakespeare is timeless and Twelfth Night or What You Will is one of his best-loved plays, at once funny, tender and cruel.

"Here we've pinned him down to the heyday of the last century making the production fun, accessible and contemporary, while remaining true to the play."

She explains music will be woven into the action, played live by the cast.

She says: "We have two idyllic venues lined up, that will provide the perfect backdrop. The audience is in for a treat."

There’s limited seating and audiences are encouraged to bring cushions and blankets to ensure comfort. A range of picnic hampers is also available to pre-order through the box office.

Schools can take advantage of a series of workshops to accompany Twelfth Night until July 12. For more information or to book school groups call 07958 44860.

Don’t worry if you miss it - the production will be moving to south London’s Brockwell Park from July 3 to 14.

Twelfth Night or What You Will; Morden Hall Park; Thursday June 27 until Sunday June 30; 7.30pm in the Stableyard, Matinees Fri and Sat 4pm in the Rose Garden; Tickets £10-17; call the box office on 0843 523 0382 or visit twelfthnightinthepark.wordpress.com. Tickets are also available at the National Trust shop in the park.