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2012 Sydney Shakespeare Festival

Festivals, Films & Expo's

8pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun - 5 Jan - 12 Feb 2012

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2012 Sydney Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew

Pack a picnic, grab your friends and celebrate summer with a night of theatrical magic on Sydney’s fabulous harbour foreshore. Proudly supported by the City of Sydney, the 2012 Sydney Shakespeare Festival kicks off in January with performances on alternate nights of Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece, Hamlet and his never ending battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew. FREE for children 12 years and under, people with disabilities and people aged 65 years and over, the festival takes place in Bicentennial Park, Glebe Foreshore every Thursday to Sunday at 8pm from 5 January until 12 February 2012.

Shakespeare’s plays have captured the imagination of millions of people throughout the world for over 400 years and are as exciting and provocative now as the day they were written. The multiple themes of indecision, revenge and retribution, deception, ambition, loyalty and fate ensure that Hamlet endures as an object of universal identification. In his difficult struggle to somehow act within a corrupt world and yet maintain his moral integrity, Hamlet ultimately reflects the fate of all human beings. The Taming of the Shrew, sometimes seen as a light and slapstick farce, a testament male cruelty to women, a champion of modern feminist writing, a vehicle for virtuoso husband/wife teams, or just a really great night of theatre, has something for everyone.

In its fifth year, the annual Sydney Shakespeare Festival is one of Sydney’s summer event highlights. Outdoor theatre is the most accessible and historical performance style and it’s a great way to spend a summer evening. Audiences can bring a picnic, enjoy a glass of wine and experience the wonder of Shakespeare under the stars, all while taking in spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, the city skyline and surrounding urban parkland.

Directed by Julie Baz and designed by David Jeffrey, the 2012 festival is brought to life by a talented and versatile ensemble cast who perform in both plays: John Burdon, Emily Elise, Christina Falsone, Richard Hilliar, David Jeffrey, Lana Kershaw, Cherilyn Price, Roger Adam Smith, Jacob Thomas and Nicole Wineberg.

For all you need to know about the 2012 Sydney Shakespeare Festival including the performance dates for each play, how to book tickets, how to get there and what to bring, check out the Sydney Shakespeare Festival website: www.sydneyshakespearefestival.com.au

Listen to our interview with Julie the Director

Venue

Bicentennial Park (Glebe) @ Chapman Road, Glebe, 2037

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