AN OUTDOOR Theatre group is touring North Cumbria this week with a light hearted parody of Henry VIII.

The theatrical players known as Three Inch Fools Fools, known for their contemporary spin on the traditional touring troupe, are in Cumbria all week. 

The group are playing at North Cumbria's most stunning heritage sites including Hutton-in-the-Forest, Netherby Hall and Muncaster Castle with their take on the Tudor King and a takedown of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors. 

A spokesman said: "James and Stephen Hyde, brothers and co-founders of The Three Inch Fools, are from Cumbria so this venue is particularly special to them.

" They will premiere a fresh look at one of Britain’s most iconic historical figures, Henry VIII, as well as shaking up a Shakespearean classic.

They will tour two new shows, come rain or shine, in the great British outdoors at over 80 different venues across the UK.

"These rowdy re-imaginings of historical greats will see the Fools use their fast-paced, physical storytelling style with uproarious music-making at its heart. 

“In Henry VIII The king is unexpectedly thrust into the limelight. Young Henry navigates the ups and downs of courtly life, and all whilst fighting the French (again) and re-writing religion.

"During the tour, The Secret Diary of Henry VIII will be performed at heritage sites with Tudor links; although many of these great houses won’t tell the story quite the way the Fools do!

"Audiences can expect a madcap take on Britain’s most epic monarch, and those infamous wives.”

"The Fools will also bring their unique twist to The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s shortest - and wildest - comedy.

The Play That Goes Wrong’s Sean Turner directs this farcical tale of long-lost twins, hysterical misunderstandings, and endless mishaps. "

For more information about the Show and Cumbria Tour dates