Chalice Productions present The Boaty Theatre Company in an original adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"

SYNOPSIS

The story so far....

Set against the backdrop of an uncertain, post-apocalyptic future, Military Commander Don Pedro and his loyal troops, Benedick and Claudio are tasked with making regular trips into the outlands. They clear the paths of human debris, mapping and securing new routes as they search for supplies and survivors.

Don Pedro's double-dealing brother; Don John (and his confidants, Francesca Conrad and Mariella 'Borachio' Borgo) are never too far away and all are relieved to find their way back to civilisation whenever they can.

​One of the few surviving - and thriving - settlements is led by Dr Leonata di Medici, Mother to Hero and aunt to Beatrice. Once a renowned Neuroscientist, Dr Leonata is still searching for a way to cure those affected by the first mutation of virus R3DPL4-G; nicknamed the "Red Plague".

Unfortunately the virus is so complex, mutating every time it is passed on.

Those affected by the virus are known simply as "The Changed".

​But, there are different categories; some are slow and whilst they are driven by a hunger, show some signs of human cognitive structure.

Others have grown animalistic and monstrous beyond recognitions; attacking one another and anything that moves. These creatures are beyond saving.

​Returning to Leonata's compound, the soldiers are all welcomed with open-arms; some more so than others!

SECRET LOVE

Claudio soon reveals that he has fallen in love with Hero and soon enough a date is set for the pair to be married.

Meanwhile, Beatrice and Benedick appear to despise love and instead engage in a brilliant battle of wit and comic banter.

Deciding to 'play the role of Cupid', Don Pedro, Hero, Claudio, Leanata and Margaret plot to make them fall in love with each other...

A PLOT AFOOT

Don John contrives a malicious plot with the assistance of Borachio and Claudio is led to believe that he has witnessed Hero in a compromising situation on the night before her wedding day. In fact, he was spied Hero's friend and companion, Margaret, who has met up with her lover, Borachio.

Instead of marrying her, Claudio denounces Hero during the marriage ceremony. She faints and on the advice of Minister Francis - who is rightly convinced of her innocence and has a plan - Leonata announces that she is dead.

As a result, Beatrice demands that Benedick should kill Claudio.

EXPOSED

!!! STOP !!!

Read no further if you don't want to know the ending!

Somehow, the foolish constable Dogberry and her Watch overhear Borachio boasting and the plot is exposed.

Claudio promises to make amends to Leonata and is required to marry a cousin of Hero's in her place. When unmasked however, she is revealed to be Hero, alive and well and no longer disgraced.

After yet more banter, Beatrice also agrees to marry Benedick.

Set against post-apocolyptic backdrop, this adaptation by Laura J Harris is a fast-paced, moving and funny. Following the performance at Bridge Wellness Gardens, we will be travelling to Stratfor-upon-Avon where we have been invited to perform inthe RSC Garden's as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Open Air Theatre Festival; 'The Dell'.

Please Note: This is an outdoor productionand will go ahead unless it deemed unsafe to do so. Therefore, please pack sunblock, a waterproof jacket, several layers, a blanket, skiis and maybe even a snorkel just in case! This is the British Summer after all.

A limited amount of seating (in the form of hay bales) is available, but you are more than welcome to bring you own seating as well.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Thank you.

About Bridge Wellness Gardens:

We are a charity based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless staff, donors, fundraisers and our volunteers we provide a therapeutic and caring environment for those with lifelong learning disabilities and mental health issues. Training and life skills are offered to children and young people struggling to thrive in a standard academic environment within our outdoor study facilities. Ongoing guidance, support and work experience is also available to those who are currently unemployed.