The HandleBards present: Much Ado About Nothing

By bellmannews / August 17, 2025

This summer the HandleBards are cycling over 1500 miles to tour their acclaimed ★★★★★ (Liverpool Echo) production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing to venues across the country – including Dunnottar Castle on August 27.

The HandleBards began with a sense of adventure, a love of Shakespeare and a nifty little pun. Since four fearless friends pedalled Twelfth Night to twenty UK venues in 2013, the company has grown to become an internationally renowned theatre company, bringing a charmingly chaotic brand of Shakespeare to audiences all over the globe.

This summer the troupe will cycle over 1500 miles to theatres, community hubs, castles and everywhere in-between to bring their bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s famous comedy to audiences across the country – carrying their set, props and costume behind them on their bikes.


Written by William Shakespeare | Directed by Emma Sampson | Associate Directed by Mark Collier.
The play starts at 6.30pm and its run time is two hours including an interval – it is suitable for everyone aged eight and over.

Prices: £20.50 for adults; 21 and Under £13.00; 12 and Under £5.00; Under 5’s are free – no ticket needed!

Tickets from www.handlebards.com/tickets 
 

“The HandleBards’ Much Ado About Nothing brings Shakespeare into modern era” ★★★★★ Liverpool Echo (on Much Ado About Nothing)
 
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Cast: Andrew Armfield, Sarah Bulmer, Emma Hadley-Leonard, William Ross-Fawcett