Everyone's favourite doctor that can speak to animals is coming to town.

Illyria Theatre Company will present the family musical, 'Dr Dolittle', on Sunday (June 16) at 2.30pm at the brand new open air Lenches Amphitheatre near Evesham.

The story follows a financially struggling village doctor who, with the help of his parrot, Polynesia, discovers he can communicate with animals.

Characters such as Jip the dog and Chee-Chee the monkey accompany him on his quest to better understand and help animals across the planet.