Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t

The world’s first cycling theatre company, The HandleBards, pedal from venue to venue with all the sets, props and costume necessary to perform environmentally sustainable Shakespeare across the globe.

Join the troupe in the beautiful surroundings of the Hall for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like none other. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.

What’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.

The performance will be in the Great Hall and we will provide seating. There will also be tasty light snacks and refreshments available at an additional charge from The Merchants’ Coffee House available before the performance and at the interval.