Four County Players present: Shakespeare at the Ruins 2026
July 18 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$25
Four County Players and Barboursville Vineyards proudly present:
Shakespeare at the Ruins
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
By William Shakespeare
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Rick St. Peter
ABOUT SHAKESPEARE AT THE RUINS:
This beloved, nationally-acclaimed collaboration between Barboursville Vineyards and Central Virginia’s longest-running community theater returns! Performances will be on-site in the beautiful Barboursville Vineyards, at the historic ruins of Governor James Barbour’s mansion, designed by Thomas Jefferson and destroyed by fire on Christmas Day, 1884.
This beloved, nationally-acclaimed collaboration between Barboursville Vineyards and Central Virginia’s longest-running community theater returns! Performances will be on-site in the beautiful Barboursville Vineyards, at the historic ruins of Governor James Barbour’s mansion, designed by Thomas Jefferson and destroyed by fire on Christmas Day, 1884.
ABOUT THE PLAY:
In MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, one of Shakespeare’s most imaginative and exuberant comedies, contrasting pairs of lovers engage in a witty and suspenseful battle of the sexes. Attracted to each other, the maddeningly skeptical Beatrice and Benedick are dead-locked in a lively war of words until their friends hatch a plot to unite them. The mutually devoted Hero and Claudio, on the other hand, all too quickly fall victim to a malicious plot to part them. Near-fatal complications ensue, but with the help of the hilarious Constable Dogberry and his confederates, the lovers are ultimately united.
In MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, one of Shakespeare’s most imaginative and exuberant comedies, contrasting pairs of lovers engage in a witty and suspenseful battle of the sexes. Attracted to each other, the maddeningly skeptical Beatrice and Benedick are dead-locked in a lively war of words until their friends hatch a plot to unite them. The mutually devoted Hero and Claudio, on the other hand, all too quickly fall victim to a malicious plot to part them. Near-fatal complications ensue, but with the help of the hilarious Constable Dogberry and his confederates, the lovers are ultimately united.
PERFORMANCES at the Historic Barboursville Ruins
July 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, August 1
6PM: Gates open
7:30PM: Show begins
July 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, August 1
6PM: Gates open
7:30PM: Show begins
TICKETS – ON SALE NOW!
$25 per ticket / General Admission
$25 per ticket / General Admission
DIRECTIONS:
Access to Shakespeare at the Ruins is only by way of Mansion Road off of Governor Barbour Street. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARDS. Follow the signs to Mansion Road. It is marked with a white gate, welcome banner, and flags. This entrance will lead you down a dirt road to the parking field and boxwood entrance to the back-side of the Historic Barboursville Ruins. Parking attendants will be on-site to assist you.
Access to Shakespeare at the Ruins is only by way of Mansion Road off of Governor Barbour Street. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARDS. Follow the signs to Mansion Road. It is marked with a white gate, welcome banner, and flags. This entrance will lead you down a dirt road to the parking field and boxwood entrance to the back-side of the Historic Barboursville Ruins. Parking attendants will be on-site to assist you.
PALLADIO PICNICS:
Palladio Restaurant will be offering a picnic dinner takeout for two priced at $95. Available for purchase by advance reservation only. To reserve a picnic dinner, contact book@palladiorestaurant.com. Note that picnic dinners must be reserved at least one week in advance of the performance you will attend and will be available for pickup on-site at the performance.
Palladio Restaurant will be offering a picnic dinner takeout for two priced at $95. Available for purchase by advance reservation only. To reserve a picnic dinner, contact book@palladiorestaurant.com. Note that picnic dinners must be reserved at least one week in advance of the performance you will attend and will be available for pickup on-site at the performance.
FOOD TRUCKS:
Every performance will have at least one local food truck on-site. Food trucks will include: Bavarian Chef, Catch the Chef, Two Brothers Southwestern Grill, The Wolf’s Fixins BBQ, and more!
Every performance will have at least one local food truck on-site. Food trucks will include: Bavarian Chef, Catch the Chef, Two Brothers Southwestern Grill, The Wolf’s Fixins BBQ, and more!
ALCOHOL POLICY:
Barboursville Vineyards will have a wine station on-site for patrons to purchase Barboursville wines by the glass or by the bottle. No other alcohol is permitted per ABC law.
Barboursville Vineyards will have a wine station on-site for patrons to purchase Barboursville wines by the glass or by the bottle. No other alcohol is permitted per ABC law.
PET POLICY:
No animals are allowed on the premises with the exception of service animals.
No animals are allowed on the premises with the exception of service animals.
CHILDREN’S TICKET POLICY:
If your child needs their own seat, they need a ticket. This production is suitable for audience members of all ages who have the ability to use good theater etiquette. However, we do not recommend this show for children under 6 years of age.
If your child needs their own seat, they need a ticket. This production is suitable for audience members of all ages who have the ability to use good theater etiquette. However, we do not recommend this show for children under 6 years of age.
RAIN POLICY:
Rain cancels. The theater will make the announcement via our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/fourcountyplayers) and website (www.fourcp.org), as well as a message on the Box Office voicemail. If a rain cancellation is made, audience members may contact the Box Office via email (4countyplayers@fourcp.org) to discuss rescheduling options.
Rain cancels. The theater will make the announcement via our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/fourcountyplayers) and website (www.fourcp.org), as well as a message on the Box Office voicemail. If a rain cancellation is made, audience members may contact the Box Office via email (4countyplayers@fourcp.org) to discuss rescheduling options.
BOX OFFICE: 540-832-5355
WEBSITE: www.fourcp.org
QUESTIONS: Visit the SATR FAQ on our website — fourcp.org/satr-faqs — or email 4countyplayers@fourcp.org
WEBSITE: www.fourcp.org
QUESTIONS: Visit the SATR FAQ on our website — fourcp.org/satr-faqs — or email 4countyplayers@fourcp.org