Theatre

The Handlebards: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Saturday 24 June 2023

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Join The HandleBards at the Marine Theatre for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Bar opens 6:00 P.M.
Starts 7:00 P.M.
Advance £17.00
Under 18s £10.00
On the door £19.00

10% off for members

Unreserved Seating

Book online at any time, at the Lyme Regis Bookshop and Bridport Tourist Information Centre during normal opening hours, the Marine on Monday mornings 10 – 1, and over the phone on 01308 424901. The displayed price includes a £1 restoration levy.

Our booking fees cover the cost of providing ticketing services and software. We don't charge this to make a profit, but it contributes to our overheads as a charity.

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Join The HandleBards at the Marine Theatre for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of a changeling boy. A group of amateur actors head to the same forest to rehearse for a play. Humans and fairies collide and hilarity ensues. 

“Gloriously eccentric and very, very funny” ★★★★ 

The Stage

This is an outdoor production, so please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather!

Notes on Performance

  • 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, so please wear these instead.

Please note, that this event will continue outside whatever the weather – please dress appropriately!