HandleBards take on Romeo and Juliet

02-Mar-17 14:00

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The Handlebards have been in town twice so far, each time making an appearance in BFM’s studio. In the first two outings, the troupe presented Shakespeare’s comedies--‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, respectively. This time a tragedy with a predominantly female cast. Hear how and why the Handlebards have grown and evolved, and the challenges for an all-female cast.

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