Join the HandleBards’ all-female troupe in the grounds of the beautiful Cogges Manor Farm for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ like no other.

And what’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and Orlando have been forced into exile in the Forest of Arden. As lovers, they become entangled in a bizarre game of lust, love and mistaken identity.
In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.

Notes on Performance

Doors open at 6pm, so why not bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings before the show?
Chairs, picnics, blankets and any other low level accessories are welcome.
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 anyway, so please wear these instead!
Refreshments will be available

Some past reviews of the show:

“Gloriously eccentric and very, very funny.” - The Stage
“Fast-paced, fun and energetic.” - The Shakespeare Standard
“The energy never dropped..a knew-slapper.” - Star2
“Fun, enjoyable for all ages, highly accessible and utterly hilarious.” - Fringe Review
“A stroke of genius.” - Broadway Baby
“Five stars just don’t seem enough. I loved every second.” - Sunderland Echo