PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRODUCTION HAS NOW ENDED

“I had rather hear a dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me”

When Don Pedro and his soldiers arrive at Messina, the stage is set for a time of parties, weddings & celebration.

Meanwhile, Benedick & Bertram resolutely refuse to acknowledge their very obvious attraction to each other, leaving it up to their friends and family to try to bring these reluctant lovers together. But in the midst of all the romantic fun, storm clouds are gathering and a sinister plot is afoot which will test everyone’s loyalties.

Shakespeare’s warmest & wittiest comedy gets a thoroughly modern makeover as two of his best-loved characters are reinvented as Benedick & Bertram and the original romcom is given a 21st century twist

RUNNING TIME: 2hrs 30mins (this is currently an approximate running time and will be updated closer to the production’s opening date)

Please note that this is an outdoor performance, subject to cancellation in the event of adverse weather. Seating is not provided for this performance - stools are available for hire or audiences may bring their own seating.

Designer - Carys Hobbs

Choreographer - Stephanie McGregor

THE CAST - Stephen Arden (Don Pedro); Maud Baring (Friar Francis / Verges); Katie Barnett (Margaret / Dogberry); James Boal (Benedick); Robert Elkin (Bertram); Isabelle Joss (Leonata); Laura Lovemore (Hero / Frances Seacole); Zackary Moore (Borachio); Jack Solloway (Don John / George Seacole); Sam Stopford (Claudio)

Previews: Thurs 14th July 7.45 p.m. (Preview tickets: £17)

Performances: Fri 15th July – Sat 30th July (no performances on Sundays or Mondays) 7.45 p.m.

Venue: Main Botanic Gardens

Tickets: £25 | £17 (Disabled/Student) | £12 (Under 18s) | £12 (Equity/BECTU/SSP members)

Discount Tuesdays – All tickets £17 on Tuesday performances