★★★★ EVERYTHING THEATRE

“Composer Guy Hughes contributes original music and lyrics, which are charming, witty and perfectly integrated. The songs, which open and close the show and pop up throughout, are beautifully performed and feel like natural extensions of the action.” (on Much Ado About Nothing, 2025)

★★★★ EVERYTHING THEATRE

“beautiful folky ukulele and harmonica stylings” (on Twelfth Night, 2023)

The HandleBards are a cycling Shakespearean theatre company who carry all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, performing extremely energetic, charmingly chaotic and environmentally sustainable Shakespeare plays across the UK. Guy has been the composer & musical director for the company since its birth in 2012.

Some of the music from previous troupes can be heard below.