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Much Ado About Nothing
Outdoor Theatre by the HandleBards

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​In their usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

Join the troupe at The Sustainability Centre for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.

WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?​
A group of soldiers return from the war to a household in Messina, kindling new love interests and re-kindling old rivalries. ​The parallel love stories of Beatrice, Benedick, Claudio and Hero quickly become entangled with scheming, frivolity and melodrama in Shakespeare’s famous comedy.
Sunday 1st June 2025
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TIMES
Doors open at 5pm
Starts 6pm 
Ends 8pm
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TICKETS
£17.50 Early Bird
£20.50 Standard
£13.00 Under 21's

FREE for Under 5’s 
£21 On The Day
​Early booking is advised.
Bring your tickets digitally, on a phone or tablet, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
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BAR & SNACKS
Local beer, soft drinks and snacks will be available.
​​​You are NOT able to bring your own alcohol to this event.
FUNDRAISING
This is a fundraising event for The Earthworks Trust who run The Sustainability Centre.
​Charity Number ​​1079866
★★★★★ – “The HandleBards’ Much Ado About Nothing delivers on everything”
Liverpool Echo
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★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish”
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VENUE
The performance area is sloped grass site surrounded by trees.
The Sustainability Centre, Drtoxford Rd, East Meon, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire. GU32 1HR


BRING
Chairs, picnics, blankets and any other low level accessories are welcome.

RAIN
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.

PARKING
The car parking area is limited to 80 spaces on hardstanding.
It is a short distance over tarmac path and unsurfaced paths to the audience area.

ACCESS
This is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven.
For access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!
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HEALTH AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER
When visiting our site please take appropriate care, some areas have uneven surfaces with trip hazards associated with the great outdoors - conditions can be slippery in wet weather. Please ensure that you dress for the outdoors and bring footwear suitable for all types of weather. The Sustainability Centre will not accept responsibility for any injuries sustained by visitors.  
​EARTHWORKS TRUST  ​
The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No. 1079866).
EARTHWORKS FOUNDATION
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation.
​All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.




​Charity Number ​

​​1079866
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