Outdoor Theatre at Ickworth - A Comedy of Errors
Join The Handlebards at Ickworth Estate for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before.
- Booking advisable
When two sets of estranged twins are brought together on the same island, this classic comedy takes hold, with mistaken identity, music and manic costume changes a plenty.
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!
★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish” – The Stage, on the HandleBards’ Twelfth Night
Notes on Performance – Doors open at 6pm, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful 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. – This is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven. The performance area is a short distance from the carpark and toilets on a gravel path. If you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!
Important Ticket Conditions – Please Read – Under 5’s are free – no ticket needed. – Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £20 each. – You can bring your tickets digitally, on a phone or tablet, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
Times
Prices
Ticket type | Ticket category |
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12 years and under. Under 5s free | £5.00 |
21 years and under | £12.50 |
Standard | £19.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Booking is through The Handlebards website.
- Suitability
Accompanied children are welcome
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor performance so please come dressed for the weather. Chairs, picnic blankets and any other low level seating items are welcome.
- Accessibility
This event is fully accessible.
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