CYCLING theatre troupe, the "HandleBards" will be performing Shakespeare’s "Much Ado About Nothing" at Nethercott House, near Winkleigh on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 6.30pm.

The all-male troupe who are currently touring the UK, will be arriving by bicycle with all the set, props and costumes for the evening performance.

In usual HandleBard’s style, audiences can expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos and a great deal of laughter.

Farms for City Children’s Nethercott House will be open from 5pm for audiences to take along a picnic to enjoy before the performance – they are also encouraged to take rugs and chairs to enjoy the performance with a comfortable view.

There will be a cash bar serving drinks throughout the evening. The play starts at 6.30pm and will last approximately two hours with a 20-minute interval.

Tim Rose, Farm School Manager at Nethercott House said: “Last year’s all-female troupe’s performance of ’Romeo and Juliet’ was simply brilliant, and we are all looking forward to hosting HandleBard’s 2019 production of ’Much Ado About Nothing’ at Nethercott in our fantastic garden.”

Tickets are on sale now and are available at £16 for adults in advance, £18 for adults on the day. One free ticket for every under 10 with every paying adult. Tickets for those aged 10 to 18 are £10 in advance or on the day.