As You Like It by The Handlebards at Felton Park 2026

Join The HandleBards at Felton Park for a bicycle-powered, laugh-out-loud production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It!

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 Felton Park for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s 'As You Like It' like you’ve never seen before.

In the usual HandleBards style of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter. And what’s the play about? Well- Rosalind and Orlando have been forced into exile in the Forest of Arden. As lovers, they become entangled in a bizarre game of lust, love and mistaken identity. As always , there is much scheming, frivolity and melodrama in Shakespeare’s famous comedy.

"Explodes with energy, a genuine treat from start to finish"   ~   The Stage

This is an outdoor performance, so please bring your own low-backed chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to tuck into and dress for our Northumberland weather! 

All performances will be accessible without the need for audio description or adapting the show, thanks to Extant's tailored approach to integrating access, alongside a bespoke Touch Tour.

The Touch Tour (Felton Park only) offers exploration of set, props and costume: offering an immersive space in which to imagine the work before the show begins.

The Touch Tour commences at 4:45pm for 30 minute. For Touch Tour ticket holders please arrive in good time.

Car parking will be available in an adjacent field in which our volunteer stewards will direct you to. Please bring a torch as it may be dark when you leave and the car park/field will be unlit. Disabled Parking - blue badge holders will be directed to the designated area.

Sorry no dogs.

Please note photographs will be taken of the event for social media purposes for the Hospice.

Notes on Performance

• Gates open at 5.30pm, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the surroundings.
• 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. 
• Don't forget the midgies!!

The Handlebards have been supporting HospiceCare since 2013 and donate 50% of ticket sales. We think you will agree they are a very generous bunch.