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Outdoor theatre: Much Ado about Nothing by The HandleBards

Join theatre group the HandleBards for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado about Nothing' like you've never seen before.

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Join theatre group the HandleBards 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.

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.

'Much Ado about Nothing' will be performed in the beautiful grounds of Stainborough Castle. This is an outdoor production, so please bring a blanket or chair to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather.

The performance will run from 6.30pm - 8.30pm with a 20 minute interval. Doors open at 5pm, allowing you extra time to explore the gardens out of usual visitor hours.

The distance from the Visitor car park to the Castle is around 1km, up a hill. Please take this into account when planning your evening.

Pedalling from venue to venue, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

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Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Standard adult price£19.00
Child Under 5's are free - no ticket needed£0.00
Child 12 and under£3.50
Concession 21 and under£11.50
Concession Early bird price£16.00

The basics

Booking details

Call N/A. Email info@handlebards.com Booking is via HandleBards' website.

Suitability

Under 5's are free - no ticket needed!

Meeting point

The performance will be staged at Stainborough Castle.

What to bring and wear

Bring along a picnic to enjoy and a blanket or chair to sit on. Please dress for the weather. In case of rain, ponchos and raincoats are preferred as umbrellas may block the view for others.

Accessibility

Stainborough Castle is around 1km from the Visitor car park - up a hill. The buggy shuttle service will be available to transport visitors with mobility needs up to the castle. You can also book a mobility scooter by emailing wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk in advance.

Other

Not suitable for dogs

Contact info

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