Thursday, June 02, 2005

Shakespeare Festival 2005



Anyone interested in attending with me?

27 May 2005 - 19 Jun 2005 (Every year; not Tue)
Born out of an idea in 1997 which eventually came to fruition in 2001 with the inaugural production of Romeo and Juliet, the St Louis Shakespeare Festival annually presents a Shakespeare classic to between 32,000 and 44,000 in the beautiful outdoor setting of Forest Park. It is the turn of The Tempest in 2005.

The festival is staged in a natural amphitheatre on the east side of Art Hill, which accommodates around 2000 audience members. Theatregoers should bring blankets to sit on, but for those who prefer a more upright position, there are some chairs to rent on a first-come first-served basis.

The festivities begin every night with a "green show," where music, comedy and magic or juggling are performed. Also included in this is a simplified version of the play, explaining the plot. For those interested, there are pre-show lectures, elucidating aspects of the play or explaining Elizabethan history. Food is on sale, or you can bring your own picnic.

In the event of bad weather, performances may be delayed up to one hour. Should conditions persist, that evening's performance may be cancelled as a last resort.




Event Details
Place: USA (St Louis)
When: 27 May 2005 - 19 Jun 2005 (Every year; not Tue)
Cost: Free
Opening Hours: 8pm

Contact Details
Tel: +1 314 361 0101
Fax: +1 314 361 2653
Email: mspirt@sfstl.com
Address: 14 South Euclid Ave, St Louis, Missouri, 63108, USA

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