The Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival 2025: A Fusion of Classics and New Voices
Schedule
Fri Jan 10 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1900 E Camp St, Ely, MN, United States, Minnesota 55731 | Ely, MN
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Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival 2025A Celebration of Classic and New Works!
Dates: January 10, 2025 - February 2, 2025
Location: Vermilion Fine Arts Theater, Ely, MN
Step into a world where timeless classics and fresh, contemporary stories collide at the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival 2025! For an entire month, Northern Lakes Arts Association invites you to experience the magic of live theater, storytelling, and community through this incredible lineup:
🎭 Main Performances
✨ "Romeo and Juliet"
Fall in love again with Shakespeare's legendary tale of passion, fate, and family rivalry. Our innovative production breathes new life into this classic, blending poetic beauty with raw, emotional power. Whether you’re new to the Bard or a lifelong fan, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.
✨ "Every Brilliant Thing"
Discover a heartwarming, interactive journey through the joys of life in this contemporary masterpiece. "Every Brilliant Thing" explores mental health, resilience, and the small moments that make life worth living. Profoundly moving, humorous, and uplifting, it’s an experience that will stay with you long after the final curtain.
✨ New Play Staged Readings
Be the first to witness new works from emerging playwrights during two special evenings of staged readings. These fresh voices offer bold perspectives and innovative stories that promise to engage and excite.
🛠️ Interactive Workshops
Get hands-on with Shakespeare! Our festival features workshops for all ages and experience levels, offering opportunities to explore the Bard's work and modern theater practices. Whether diving into character development or experimenting with scene building, these sessions are designed to inspire creativity and connection.
🎓 Educational Outreach & School Tours
The Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival extends beyond the stage—bringing Shakespeare to students across Northern Minnesota. With our school tours, we ensure that young people from rural and underserved communities have access to these transformative performances. Schools interested in hosting a production can contact us at [email protected].
🎟️ Accessible Pricing
We believe the arts should be for everyone. With affordable tickets, Pay-What-You-Can nights, and free access for students, we’re committed to making this festival inclusive for all members of the community.
Why You Can’t Miss This Festival
This isn’t just theater—it’s a celebration of culture, community, and the power of storytelling. From breathtaking performances to engaging workshops and readings of new works, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're a Shakespeare aficionado or discovering live theater for the first time, join us in the Northwoods for an unforgettable experience that unites audiences through love, hope, and human connection.
Event Schedule:
"Romeo and Juliet"
Jan 10, 11, 24 & 25 at 6:30 PM
Jan 12 & 26 at 2:00 PM
"Every Brilliant Thing"
Jan 16, 17, 18, 30, 31, Feb 1 at 6:30 PM
Jan 19, Feb 2 at 2:00 PM
New Works Staged Readings
Jan 20 & 27 at 6:30 PM
Workshops:
Unlocking the Bard: A Journey into Shakespeare’s Characters
Jan 11 at 12:00 PM
Shakespeare Unleashed: Creating Scenes with Passion and Play
Jan 11 at 2:00 PM
Shakespeare Rewritten: Bringing the Bard into the 21st Century
Jan 25 at 12:00 PM
The Play’s the Thing: Spontaneous Shakespeare Scenes
Jan 25 at 2:00 PM
Flexible Pricing:
$10 Assisted Fee | $20 Standard Fee | $30 Supporter Fee
Free for 7-12 grade students!
Tickets on Sale: October 1, 2024, at NorthernLakesArts.org
Workshops are now open for registration!
Come celebrate the arts with us in the beautiful Northwoods, where the Bard's timeless works and new voices in theater come together to create an unforgettable experience.
This project is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest through the Shakespeare in Our Communities initiative, bringing high-quality performances and educational opportunities to underserved communities across Northeast Minnesota.
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Where is it happening?
1900 E Camp St, Ely, MN, United States, Minnesota 55731Event Location & Nearby Stays:
