Bristol Shakespeare Festival 2014
Posted on: 06 Jul 2014Bristol Shakespeare Festival returns for an incredible 17 days packed with literary and dramatic fun.
The festival itself was founded in 2004, run by a team of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about bringing the newest, most exciting interpretations of Shakespeare’s great works to some of Bristol’s most picturesque and unique spaces. These volunteers are entirely responsible for the funding and running of the festival, which will be returning in full swing from 9th of July.
For a full programme of events please click here. This year's venues include Brandon Hill Bowling Club, The Island, Trinity Centre, The Folk House, Bierkeller Theatre, Blaise Castle, Redcliffe Caves and Boiling Wells Amphitheatre at St Werburgh's City Farm.
Previous years acts have included the very best national touring companies such as The Lord Chamberlain’s Men and Shakespeare’s Globe. These have taken part alongside other prestigious and exceptional companies, youth groups, school, special educational needs and disability art groups.
Among the brilliant theatrical events lined up for this year, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will be returning on 9th July to kick things off in style, with their incredible all-male performance of Romeo and Juliet. Founded in 2004, and named after Shakespeare’s original troupe of travelling players, The Lord Chamberlains’ Men has quickly established itself as the UK’s premier open-air touring theatre company, and their production featuring traditional Elizabethan dress, music and dance is sure to be as spectacular event.
Although some of the performances are completely free, in association with Bristol Pride, booking is advised for the small number of ticketed plays, with ticket prices ranging from £6. These tickets are available through the website.
Just after the festival, 5th and 6th August, there will also be opportunity for younger thespians to take to the stage drawing on the plays they will have seen during the festival. Acting Out Summer School is running a one-day improvisational journey, using imaginative play, storytelling, craft and a lot of fun to tell the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This will be at the Southville Centre in Bristol and costs £20 for 7-11 year olds and £14 for 5-6 year olds. Booking is essential.
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