MACBETH | THE HANDLEBARDS

WRITTEN BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

DEVISED BY THE COMPANY WITH EMMA SAMPSON

THREE WOMEN. 28 CHARACTERS. 1 MOUSTACHE

Cycling 1,500 MILES from Lyme Regis to Inverness performing their laugh out loud, three-hander all female Macbeth, at a different outdoor venue every night.

Pitch Perfect Pocket version of Macbeth.

★★★★★ “The stylistic doors have been blown out in a free-flowing highly physical adaptation. There is plenty of the right kind of clowning around’ - Everything Theatre

★★★★★ ‘Natalie Simone’s diva-riffic take on Lady Macbeth is a notable highlight’ -Theatre Weekly

Much of the comedy here is to be found in clowning and visual punchlines - Always Time For Theatre 

The premise is very inventive, making Shakespeare accessible for all. This is a bit of manic fun, with some terrific energetic performances from all three actors. - FP Productions 

“The HandleBards are in a league of their own. Not only are they intent on quietly saving the planet as they cycle to and from every performance, they are reminding audiences of the power of literature and the sense of togetherness live theatre can bring. We can confirm that delight was witnessed everywhere. The energy was electric and the joy was palpable, this is what the world needs right now.”

- The Reader

Cast Kat Perkins, Jenny Smith, Natalie Simone
Devised by the company with Emma Sampson
Co Artistic Director & Producers Tom Dixon & Paul Moss
Movement Director Lucy Bishop
Musical Director Guy Hughes⁠
Stage Manager Tom Blakemore
Designer Lucy Williams

CREATIVE TEAM