The HandleBards: As You Like It
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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 Norwich Theatre Playhouse for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.
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.
Touch Tour with Extant
The HandleBards are working with Extant and Enhance Facilitator Chris Campion to fully integrate visually impaired access for As You Like It. 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.
We’ll be offering a Touch Tour before the show at 6:30pm and you can book your place once signed in. Accompanying show notes and a digital programme can be downloaded here.
Important information
Running time: 2 hours incl. interval
Age recommendation: 8+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
U21: £21
U12: £6
Touch Tour
4 Sep at 6:30pm – available to book here
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Reviews
★★★★★
“Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.”
The Stage★★★★★
“Five stars just don’t seem enough…”
The Sunderland Echo★★★★★
“The HandleBards’ Much Ado About Nothing delivers on everything.”
Liverpool Echo★★★★★
“There is never a moment when the audience is not laughing.”
Broadway Baby★★★★★
“They make great use of the fourth wall…bringing the audience right into the action.”
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