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Bell Shakespeare in Sydney has a new lineup

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Well, folks, strap yourselves in because Bell Shakespeare is rolling out a 2025 Season that’s hotter than a Sydney summer, and it’s all about celebrating their 35th anniversary in style. For the first time in almost three decades, they’re bringing Shakespeare’s political rollercoaster, Coriolanus, to the stage. You can catch this epic tale of war and politics at The Neilson Nutshell in Sydney and the Fairfax Studio in Melbourne. It’s a story as fresh as your morning flat white, directed by the talented Peter Evans. The star-studded cast features Logie winner Hazem Shammas and the legendary Peter Carroll, so you know it’s going to be a banger. And speaking of bangers, let’s talk about their new production of Henry 5, helmed by the celebrated Marion Potts, making her grand return to Bell Shakespeare after 15 years. This production is spicing things up with a female lens on the timeless tale of young men off to war. The spotlight shines on Lebanese Australian actor JK Kazzi, making his mainstage debut, and trust us, he’s set to make waves. Henry 5 delves into the gritty realities of war, the price of power, and the journey from reckless youth to revered leader. It’s Shakespeare at his finest – raw, real, and ready to rumble. Not to be outdone, the national tour of Romeo & Juliet will be whisking theatre-goers off their feet in 26 venues across this great land. Artistic Director Peter Evans is at it again, bringing his 2023 hit production to life with newcomer Madeline Li… Read More

Bell Shakespeare Announces 2024 Season

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For the first time in over a decade, Bell Shakespeare presents a thrilling new production of King Lear. Staging this epic work in an intimate setting promises Australian audiences a fresh and captivating experience unlike any before. Bell Shakespeare’s 2024 season also sees the triumphant return of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set to tour at over 23 venues throughout the nation. This ambitious undertaking aims to reach areas it failed to visit in 2021 due to the pandemic-related disruptions. Artistic Director Peter Evans adds a thought-provoking dimension to the season with In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence, exploring Shakespeare’s depictions of violence. In an energetic statement, Artistic Director Peter Evans said, “Welcome to Season 2024, where we relish Shakespeare’s highest achievements in the ridiculous and the sublime: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and King Lear. The season promises a unique blend of the familiar and the new, comedy and tragedy, the ridiculous and the sublime.” Kicking off the season at the Sydney Opera House from 6 – 30 March, Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream promises magic, mirth, and mayhem. This production, which had already toured to several regional venues in Australia in 2021 before COVID border closures disrupted remaining dates, is set to return in 2024 at 23 venues across New South Wales, Western Australia, Victoria, and the ACT. After a lengthy hiatus since 2010, King Lear, directed by Peter Evans and starring Robert Menzies (Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet) in the titular role, is set to make a grand comeback. Premiering in Sydney… Read More