Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Join the troupe at Kiplin Hall and Gardens for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.
And what’s the play about? Well-a group of soldiers return from the war to a household in Messina, kindling new love interests and re-kindling old rivalries. The parallel love stories of Beatrice, Benedick, Claudio and Hero quickly become entangled with scheming, frivolity and melodrama in Shakespeare’s famous comedy. This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather!
★★★★★-“The HandleBards’ Much Ado About Nothing delivers on everything”–Liverpool Echo
Visit www.handlebards.com to find out more!
Tickets HERE (Please note these events often sell out in advance, don’t delay if you plan to book)
Doors 5:30pm, show 6:30pm, arrive from doors open to bag the best spot!
Early bird (limited to 30 tickets): £16.00
Standard: £19.00
Under 21 (12-20): £11.50
Under 12 (5-11): £3.50
Under 5: £0 (no ticket needed)
All tickets bought through website are subject to £1.50 booking fee.
On the door: £21.00
Outdoor Theatre General Information
These events take place outdoors, whatever the weather. Please dress for the conditions. It is likely you’ll be asked to take down umbrellas as they can obstruct the view of others, so please wear a hood or hat if needed. The event would only not go ahead in the case of very extreme weather presenting a danger. Please do NOT bring dogs to this event. You can bring your own chairs and picnic blankets. Chairs are NOT provided. You can bring picnics, some refreshments will also be on sale.