A fresh-faced young physician signs up as a ship's doctor - and embarks on four of the most extraordinary voyages ever described.

He discovers Lilliput, for instance, where all the people are tiny, and Brobdignag, where all the people are giants. And then there's Laputa, a flying island full of mad scientists - not forgetting the land where horses rule and humans grovel.

First published in 1726, Gulliver's Travels was described by George Orwell as one of the six most important works of world literature. And now Jonathan Swift's surreal satire is being brought to the stage in a faithful adaptation which, with its colourful language and partial nudity, is being targeted at audiences of 12 and over.

An open-air theatre company, Illyria has toured all over the UK, Europe and North America, collecting an impressive array of accolades which includes two Critics' Choice awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

This time, 2005 being the Year Of The Sea, they've chosen to perform the story of Lemuel Gulliver's voyage. And, they say, "we dare you to guess how we're going to stage THIS one".

They may not have the budget to match the BBC's extremely successful Nineties version, but Illyria do have an especially well-developed sense of humour - something you need to appreciate this towering comic classic about human foibles, weaknesses and biological functions.

Audiences are advised to bring their own low-backed chairs or rugs, a picnic and a bottle of something bubbly.

Starts 7.30pm. Tickets cost £9.50,£7.50. Call 01293 552941.