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 and Friday mornings 10 – 1, and over the phone on 01308 424901. The displayed price includes a £1 restoration levy.

Booking fee may apply

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!