Shakespeare in the Park | ANTONY & CLEOPATRA | Sun 3 Nov 2024
Schedule
Sun Nov 03 2024 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Location
Roma Street Amphitheatre | Brisbane, QL
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SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK featuring ANTONY & CLEOPATRA!Experience the world of the Bard amongst the drama of Brisbane’s nature! Come early for pre-play entertainment, including FREE faceprinting for kids. Wear your Roman togas or Egyptian best!
? 4pm SHAKESPEAREAN DANCE WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATION | Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke
Learn to dance like the Bard! Join dance historian Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke as she teaches beautiful dances from Shakespeare’s time. Bring your children along for a dance especially for over-5-year-olds! Enjoy live Renaissance music and a demonstration by Dr. Clarke and her dancers.
? 4.40pm SWORDPLAY DEMONSTRATION | Prima Spada School of Fence
En garde! Agente! Watch authentic Shakespearean swordplay by Prima Spada School of Fence and learn about the skills and weaponry used in historical fencing. Based on the work of European masters of the 16th and 17th centuries.
? 5.10pm SHAKESPEAREAN LANGUAGE TALK | Roly Sussex
Discover how Shakespeare’s way with words made him one of the most famous playwrights in history! Roland ‘Roly’ Sussex is Emeritus Professor of Applied Language Studies at UQ. He has been broadcasting language segments on ABC Radio in Queensland since 1997.
? 5.30pm ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
Be captivated by this true tale of passion and power from Ancient Rome and Egypt. Witness Shakespeare's tragic romance unfold under the open sky, directed by Jacqui Somerville. Featuring Stephen Hirst as Mark Antony and Ashlee Lollback as Cleopatra, with an outstanding cast of Brisbane Shakespearean actors.
2hrs with interval.
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BOOKINGS
Book now at www.BrisbaneShakespeareFestival.com.au
or (07) 3847 1717 (M-F, 9am-5pm)
TICKETS
$15 Adults | FREE for children/Full-time students/Companion Card holders
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VENUE INFORMATION: The Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre features grass-covered seats but bring a rug or pillow for extra comfort. Pack a picnic or purchase tasty food/drinks from our food trucks.
TRAVEL INFORMATION: The parkland is a 10-minute walk from Brisbane’s CBD and is adjacent to Roma Street bus and train station. Metered parking is available at College Close Car Park and along Parkland Boulevard. For drop-offs, Wickham Terrace is the closest road to the amphitheatre that is publicly accessible.
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ANTONY & CLEOPATRA PERFORMANCES:
5.30pm Saturday 2 November & Sunday 3 November 2024
The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parkland
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Proudly supported by Brisbane City Council
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Where is it happening?
Roma Street Amphitheatre, Moonlight Cinema Brisbane, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia,Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: