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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the troupe at Dulwich Picture Gallery for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 6pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nThis is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!\n\nImportant Ticket Conditions – Please Read \n\nTickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each\, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!\nYou can bring your tickets digitally\, on a phone or tablet\, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-dulwich-picture-gallery/
LOCATION:Dulwich Picture Gallery\, Gallery Road\, Dulwich\, London\, SE21 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the troupe at Southwark Cathedral for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 6pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nThis is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!\n\nImportant Ticket Conditions – Please Read \n\nTickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each\, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!\nYou can bring your tickets digitally\, on a phone or tablet\, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-southwark-cathedral/
LOCATION:Southwark Cathedral\, Southwark Cathedral\, London Bridge\, London\, SE1 9DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this performance are being sold by the venue\, to book yours click here!\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-the-horton-arts-centre-epsom/
LOCATION:The Horton Arts Centre Epsom\, Haven Way\, Epsom\, Surrey\, KT19 8NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the troupe at Chawton House for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 4pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nThis is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven\, audience members can park at the end of the drive and walk up to the house and there is accessible parking for audience members by the house – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!\n\nImportant Ticket Conditions – Please Read \n\nTickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each\, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!\nYou can bring your tickets digitally\, on a phone or tablet\, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-chawton-house/
LOCATION:Chawton House\, Chawton\, Alton\, GU34 1SJ
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this performance are being sold by the venue\, to book yours click here!\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.\n\nAccessibility \nWe’re working with Extant and Enhance Facilitator Chris Campion to fully integrate visually impaired access with our 2026 tour of As You Like It. All performances will be accessible without the need for audio description or adapting the show\, thanks to Extant’s tailored approach to integrating access\, alongside a bespoke Touch Tour. \nIf you’ve ever been trying to open a stubborn picnic package mid-show you’ve almost certainly been able to tell the different between an epic swordfight and someone being hit with a bike wheel by sound alone. That’s exactly how we’re integrating accessibility\, by being even more intentional with the audio elements of the show from the ground up – we won’t be changing Shakespeare’s text\, and you can expect the same joyous HandleBards show. \n‘Very descriptive and it allowed me to create a visual picture in my head.’ \nAt Furzey Gardens\, we’ll also be offering a Touch Tour before the show. You can book tickets to the touch tour at check out here\, or by emailing the team at Furzey Gardens. We recommend arriving at the venue 15 minutes before the touch-tour. \nAccompanying show notes and a digital programme can be downloaded here. \nThe notes encapsulate the visual aspects of the show and are written with access for visually impaired audiences at the core. The Touch Tour offers exploration of set\, props and costume: offering an immersive space in which to imagine the work before the show begins. \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-furzey-gardens-thur/
LOCATION:Furzey Gardens\, School Ln\, Minstead\, Lyndhurst\, SO43 7GL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this performance are being sold by the venue\, to book yours click here!\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-furzey-gardens-fri/
LOCATION:Furzey Gardens\, School Ln\, Minstead\, Lyndhurst\, SO43 7GL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this performance are being sold by the venue\, to book yours click here!\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-furzey-gardens-sat/
LOCATION:Furzey Gardens\, School Ln\, Minstead\, Lyndhurst\, SO43 7GL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this performance are being sold by the venue\, to book yours click here!\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-furzey-gardens-sun/
LOCATION:Furzey Gardens\, School Ln\, Minstead\, Lyndhurst\, SO43 7GL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this performance are being sold by the venue\, to book yours click here!\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-maumbury-rings/
LOCATION:Maumbury Rings\, 17 Maumbury Rd\, Dorchester\, DT1 1QN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this performance are being sold by the venue\, to book yours click here!\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-marine-theatre/
LOCATION:Marine Theatre\, Church St\, Lyme Regis\, DT7 3QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:This is a Pay What You Can performance\, tickets are available from the Westbury-sub-Mendip Community Shop – westburysubmendipcommunityshop@gmail.com\, tel 01749 870296. Donations will be accepted on the evening of the show.\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe at Warninglid Grange for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 5pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nThis is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-robert-glanville-playing-field/
LOCATION:Robert Glanville Playing Field\, Wells\, BA5 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the troupe at Boiling Wells Amphitheatre for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 4pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nPicnics are welcome at the performance however you will need to take any litter or rubbish home for disposal as there are no bins onsite. Please do not bring outside alcohol to the performance as there will be a bar onsite for the performance.\nInformation about getting to the site is available here: https://swcityfarm.co.uk/directions-opening-times/ (this is to the main farm site- Boiling Wells is a few minutes walk from the farm\, on Boiling Wells Lane. The site shows up on Google Maps as Boiling Wells Amphitheatre).\nParking is not permitted on Boiling Wells Lane at any time.  There is a barrier across the road on Boiling Wells Lane\, just before the Boiling Wells site\, which prevents vehicle access. If attendees will need vehicle access to the site (i.e. to drop someone off for accessibility reasons) we can arrange this with them.\nWith the exception of registered assistance dogs\, dogs are not allowed in any farm spaces including Boiling Wells.\nThere is a no smoking policy on site.\nThe site is managed for conservation. Please do not bring anything that could pollute the local environment\, such as glitter or confetti.\nAll rubbish must be removed responsibly from site; there is no refuse collection on Boiling Wells Lane. Please tidy away everything away as you found it\, including tables and benches\, ready for the next group to use.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue and the amphitheatre flooring area is wood-chipped so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nSee the farm’s website for full accessibility information and please contact Jess at office@swcityfarm.co.uk with any accessibility questions. https://swcityfarm.co.uk/accessibility/.\n\nImportant Ticket Conditions – Please Read \n\nTickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each\, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!\nYou can bring your tickets digitally\, on a phone or tablet\, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-boiling-wells-amphitheatre/
LOCATION:Boiling Wells Amphitheatre at St Werburghs City Farm\, Boiling Wells Lane St Werburghs\, Bristol\, BS2 9XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T190000
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for this performance are being sold by the venue\, to book yours click here!\nPedalling 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. \nJoin the troupe for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nFor outdoor performances: in case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nFor full ticket information and venue accessibility please see the venue’s website.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-pound-arts-at-the-almshouses/
LOCATION:Pound Arts at The Almshouses\, Pound Pill\, Corsham\, SN13 9HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the troupe at Painswick Rococo Garden for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNote on Weather \n\nDue to the hot weather forecast\, Thursday’s performance will take place on the bowling green in the historic part of the garden\, where there is more shade available.\nPlease come prepared for the hot weather\, including hats\, sunscreen and plenty of water. Refreshments including cold drinks and ice creams will also be available at the coffee wagon. There is a walk down into the garden to reach the bowling green from the car park\, please see the Rococo Gardens accessibility page here for more information.\n\nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 6pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nThis is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven\, the ground is sloped and a listed parkland grass field which may be difficult for wheelchair access. Priority parking close to the performance area can be arranged for audience members with reduced mobility – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch with the Painswick Rococo Garden team directly.\n\nImportant Ticket Conditions – Please Read \n\nTickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each\, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!\nYou can bring your tickets digitally\, on a phone or tablet\, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-painswick-rococo-garden-thur/
LOCATION:Painswick Rococo Garden\, Gloucester Rd\, Painswick\, Stroud\, GL6 6TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the troupe at Painswick Rococo Garden for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nAccessibility \nWe’re working with Extant and Enhance Facilitator Chris Campion to fully integrate visually impaired access with our 2026 tour of As You Like It. All performances will be accessible without the need for audio description or adapting the show\, thanks to Extant’s tailored approach to integrating access\, alongside a bespoke Touch Tour. \nIf you’ve ever been trying to open a stubborn picnic package mid-show you’ve almost certainly been able to tell the different between an epic swordfight and someone being hit with a bike wheel by sound alone. That’s exactly how we’re integrating accessibility\, by being even more intentional with the audio elements of the show from the ground up – we won’t be changing Shakespeare’s text\, and you can expect the same joyous HandleBards show. \n‘Very descriptive and it allowed me to create a visual picture in my head.’ \nAt Painswick Rococo Gardens\, we’ll also be offering a Touch Tour before the show on Friday 26th June. The touch tour will be at 5:30pm and you can book your place on the tour alongside a ticket during check-out\, or by emailing us at info@handlebards.com. We recommend arriving at the venue 15 minutes before the touch-tour. \nAccompanying show notes and a digital programme can be downloaded here. \nThe notes encapsulate the visual aspects of the show and are written with access for visually impaired audiences at the core. The Touch Tour offers exploration of set\, props and costume: offering an immersive space in which to imagine the work before the show begins. \nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 6pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nThis is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven\, the ground is sloped and a listed parkland grass field which may be difficult for wheelchair access. Priority parking close to the performance area can be arranged for audience members with reduced mobility – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch with the Painswick Rococo Garden team directly.\n\nImportant Ticket Conditions – Please Read \n\nTickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each\, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!\nYou can bring your tickets digitally\, on a phone or tablet\, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-painswick-rococo-garden-fri/
LOCATION:Painswick Rococo Garden\, Gloucester Rd\, Painswick\, Stroud\, GL6 6TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the troupe at Painswick Rococo Garden for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 5pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nThis is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven\, the ground is sloped and a listed parkland grass field which may be difficult for wheelchair access. Priority parking close to the performance area can be arranged for audience members with reduced mobility – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch with the Painswick Rococo Garden team directly.\n\nImportant Ticket Conditions – Please Read \n\nTickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each\, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!\nYou can bring your tickets digitally\, on a phone or tablet\, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-painswick-rococo-garden-sat/
LOCATION:Painswick Rococo Garden\, Gloucester Rd\, Painswick\, Stroud\, GL6 6TH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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SUMMARY:As You Like It
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the troupe at The Organic Farm Shop\, Abbey Home Farm for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. \nWhat’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden\, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However\, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing\, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. \nThis is an outdoor production\, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on\, a picnic to dig into\, and dress for the weather! \nPraise for previous HandleBards performances… \n★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage \n★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo \nNotes on Performance \n\nDoors open at 4pm\, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.\nSeating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs\, picnics\, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.\nIn case of rain\, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching\, so please wear these instead.\nThis is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!\n\nImportant Ticket Conditions – Please Read \n\nTickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each\, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!\nYou can bring your tickets digitally\, on a phone or tablet\, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
URL:https://www.handlebards.com/show/as-you-like-it-abbey-home-farm/
LOCATION:The Organic Farm Shop\, Abbey Home Farm\, Burford Road\, Cirencester\, GL7 5HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:As You Like It
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