Shakespeare in Love | 4-12 September 2026

Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, with music by Paddy Cunneen
Directed by Shauna Lee Ward

Performances:
Friday 4 September, 7:30pm
Saturday 5 September, 2:00pm
Saturday 5 September, 7:30pm
Sunday 6 September, 3:30pm
Tuesday 8 September, 7:30pm
Wednesday 9 September, 7:30pm
Thursday 10 September, 7:30pm
Friday 11 September, 7:30pm
Saturday 12 September, 2:00pm
Saturday 12 September, 7:30pm

The Academy award-winning film comes to the stage in this boisterous romantic comedy about the bard.

A broken quill and a brave heart prove they can change history with this witty, romantic, and wildly theatrical journey into the heart of creativity.

Young Will Shakespeare is stuck — until he meets Viola De Lesseps, a bold dreamer who defies the rules of Elizabethan England to chase her passion for acting. As Viola disguises herself to take the stage, and Will rewrites his play from pirate comedy to tragic romance, their forbidden love sparks the creation of one of the greatest love stories ever told, Romeo and Juliet.

With mistaken identities, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, this show is brim full of passion, love and laughter.

Tickets:
Adult $60
Senior $55
Playhouse Member (membership required) $51
Full time student or health Care Card holder $35

Recommended for ages 12+ This play contains strong language, adult themes, sudden loud noises, flashing lights and theatrical haze. Parental guidance is recommended.

Duration: This show runs approximately two and a half hours with a short interval.

Originally produced on the West End by Disney Theatrical Productions & Sonia Friedman Productions, directed by Declan Donnellan, and designed by Nick Ormerod.

Licenced by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French a Concord Theatricals Company.