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The Handlebards Present: Macbeth
Join the troupe at Furzey Gardens for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve
never seen before. Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth.
never seen before. Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth.
We all know the story. Three Witches promise Macbeth the Scottish crown and like any normal people would,
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill the king. Things get rapidly out of hand from there as foul deeds are
done, plots unravel and mysterious spirits appear…
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill the king. Things get rapidly out of hand from there as foul deeds are
done, plots unravel and mysterious spirits appear…
Suitable for all ages and apparitions.
The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer touring Macbeth by electric van,
bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for
the weather!
the weather!
Praise for previous HandleBards performances…
★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage
★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo
Notes on Performance
– Doors open at 6pm, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
– Seating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs, picnics, blankets and
any other low-backed accessories are welcome.
any other low-backed 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.
and raincoats are just as fetching, so please wear these instead.
– This is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven
– if you have
any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!
any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!
Important Ticket Conditions
– Please Read
– Under 5's are free – no ticket needed.
– Under 5's are free – no ticket needed.
– You can bring your tickets digitally, on a phone or tablet, so save the trees and please don't print them.