Shakespeare Under The Stars performances accentuate the comic, the vibrant and the physical, taking advantage of the gorgeous natural surroundings of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, enhanced by superb lighting. It’s Shakespeare unshackled from traditional constraints – fun and accessible, and above all entertaining for everyone.

This summer’s production presents Glenn Elston’s brilliant new adaptation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, taking the central core group of Mechanicals on a journey of discovery as they debate which of Shakespeare’s plays they should perform for the Duke at his wedding celebration.

As their suggestions are put forward they act out scenes from the canon, attempting to cover Shakespeare’s complete works – some in more detail than others. A hilarious concept production embracing all the best known scenes from the best known classic plays (plus more), with the Mechanicals exploring every possible way they can bring them to the stage to impress the Duke.

When:
Tuesday 20 December 2011 to Saturday 10 March 2012

Tuesday – Sunday
8pm
(20 December to 31 January. No shows 25 December, 1 January and 26 January)

Tuesday – Saturday
8pm
(1 February – 10 March)

Where:
Southern Cross Lawn, enter through Observatory Gate on Birdwood Avenue, opposite the Shrine of Remembrance.

Cost:
Friday and Saturday:

• $40 adult
• $35 concession
• $25 child (5-15 yrs)
• $35 groups (10+)

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:

• $35 adult
• $30 concession
• $25 child (5-15 yrs)
• $30 groups (10+)

(additional handling fee may apply)

Bookings/enquiries:

• 1300 122 344 or online: www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au
• Ticketmaster: 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au

Tickets can be purchased by phone or online, or at the on-site cash only Box Office on the day (up to 90 minutes prior to start time).

Gift vouchers and school groups call 1300 122 344