FIRM favourites Oddsocks Productions return to Witheridge with an exciting new look at one of Shakespeare’s classics.

“Much Ado About Nothing” will take to the stage at Witheridge Parish Hall on August 25, with a hearty dosage of the theatre company’s inimitable comedy.

Oddsocks Productions was set up 26 years ago by Andy Barrow and Elli Mackenzie and is a critically acclaimed nationally touring theatre company who take classic texts and create bold, challenging, innovative and interactive theatre to be enjoyed by everyone!

Whether it’s a live on-stage car chase (“Romeo and Juliet”, 2009) or the fairy-king as an avatar superhero (“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, 2014) Oddsocks have no boundaries when it comes to creating memorable and unique comedy productions of the classics.

This year, “Much Ado About Nothing” is returning after its success touring the country during summer 2015.

Acclaimed as “hugely funny” and receiving four stars from “The Stage”, Oddsocks are bringing the Italian summer closer to home, retelling the story of Beatrice and Benedick and their trials and tribulations in love to a soundtrack of foot-tapping and well-loved anthems.

It is a classic story of love, mistaken identity, jealousy, plans and parties and (not that we want to spoil it) but might all end happily ever after!

Alongside their touring theatre work, the company also run their Open Doors scheme which engages families and local charities with theatre, aiming to inspire, engage and entertain those who may not normally be able to access theatre.

Doors open at Witheridge Parish Hall on  August 25 at 6pm and tickets are available through the website: www.wegottickets.com , Witheridge Newsagents or telephone 01884 860135.

Alan Quick