Shakespeare’s As You Like It - outdoor theatre
Schedule
Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Pontefract Castle (official) | Pontefract, EN
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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. They are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK!Join the troupe at Pontefract Castle for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.
What’s the play about? Well - Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match!
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!
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
Tickets:
Adults: £19 plus £1.60 booking fee
Under 18s: £11.50 plus £0.97 booking fee
Under 5s: free and no ticket required
Disabled people and registered carers: £19 plus £1.60 booking fee (price of 1 adult ticket, valid for 2 people). Proof of carer status required*.
Book tickets at https://www.ticketsource.com/pontefract-castle/shakespeare-s-as-you-like-it/e-addkjq
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Where is it happening?
Pontefract Castle (official), 1 Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 2JE, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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