Get on your bike for al fresco Shakespeare with a twist.
The popular Handlebards theatre company will return to Lyme Regis for an outside performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet oN Saturday, June 2 at 6.30pm.
The HandleBards are the world’s first cycling theatre company. Before touring their comic production of Romeo and Juliet around the world, they pedalled it 1,500 miles around the UK by bicycle, with all the necessary set, props and costume in tow.
Now, the show is in Dorset. The HandleBards' style is riotous amounts of energy and a great deal of laughter.
The story is well-known: in Verona, the Montagues and Capulets are in the throes of a long-running family feud. In the midst of this two young members of the families – Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet – fall in love at the Capulet Ball. Forbidden by their family allegiances, they marry in secret.
Join the HandleBards’ all-female troupe outside the Marine Theatre for Romeo and Juliet as you’ve never seen it before
Wear clothing suitable for outdoors and bring a rug. The performance will be inside in inclement weather.
*The Handlebards' Romeo and Juliet, Saturday, June 2. Bar opens at 5.30pm and the performance, starts at 6.30pm. Call the box office for tickets.
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