4MBS Brisbane Shakespeare Festival
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Step into Shakespeare’s playful world at Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre! Enjoy two professional open-air performances of 'Twelfth Night' each day at 5.30pm, directed by Xanthe Jones and starring a stellar Brisbane cast. This timeless comedy of shipwrecks, disguise, and tangled hearts bursts with music, laughter, and merriment. Arrive early to soak up the festival spirit with swordplay demonstrations by Prima Spada (4pm), Renaissance dance with Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke (4.35pm), Shakespearean language with Professor Roly Sussex (5.10pm), and flower crown making (from 4pm - additional small fee). A celebration of theatre, history, and community for all ages! Presented by 4MBS Classic FM. This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit the Brisbane Shakespeare Festival website.
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Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City
Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City
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