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The Taming of the Shrew

Between Friday 27 February 2026 and Sunday 15 March 2026

🔥 Step into the chaos and comedy of Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s bold new production of The Taming of the Shrew! This isn’t your usual Shakespeare — each performance, the audience decides who will play the Shrew and who will do the taming! 🎭 🎲 No two shows are ever the same. With roles swapped, power dynamics flipped, and the cast improvising in real time, The Taming of the Shrew becomes a thrilling experiment in love, wit, and control. 💃 Set against the lively backdrop of open-air theatre, this production bursts with music, mischief, and playful audience interaction — turning one of Shakespeare’s most controversial comedies into a sharp, surprising, and hilarious battle of equals. 🌹 Perfect for both Shakespeare fans and newcomers, this electrifying reimagining proves that the games of love and power are never quite what they seem. Proudly supported by the City of Stonnington

Central Park, Malvern

Adventures on Treasure Island

Between Saturday 28 February 2026 and Sunday 15 March 2026

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, mateys! Prepare to set sail on a swashbuckling adventure with Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s brand-new interactive family musical — Treasure Island! Perfect for children and families, this rollicking outdoor production is bursting with laughter, music, and pirate mischief galore. ⚓️ 🌊 Join young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a daring voyage to uncover buried treasure — but beware! The cunning Long John Silver and his band of scallywags are never far behind. With thrilling sword fights, playful audience participation, and a treasure trove of surprises, Treasure Island will keep adventurers of all ages on the edge of their seats. 🎵 Featuring a toe-tapping original score by Maxwell Simon (Muriel’s Wedding), this high-seas musical adventure will have the whole family singing along. ☀️ Bring your picnic, blanket, or deck chair and enjoy this unforgettable journey under the open sky. At just 60 minutes long, it’s the perfect length for little buccaneers and big kids too! Proudly supported by the City of Stonnington

Central Park

Audition Technique Workshop

Between Friday 6 March 2026 and Friday 13 March 2026

This interactive 90-minute workshop gives you the opportunity to present a Shakespearean monologue of your choice to professional director Ben Margalith. Receive valuable feedback and personalised coaching to help you prepare for your next audition. Please note: Attendees must be 18 years or older.

Central Park, Malvern

Scenes from Shakespeare Workshop

Between Friday 27 February 2026 and Friday 13 March 2026

Explore the magic of Shakespeare in this engaging 90-minute workshop, run annually by the Melbourne Shakespeare Company and supported by the City of Stonnington. Led by Ben Margalith, participants will learn skills and techniques to transform Shakespeare’s text from page to stage, enhancing performance and deepening their connection to the works. Please note: Attendees must be 18 years or older.

Central Park

Comedy in Shakespeare Workshop

Between Friday 27 February 2026 and Friday 6 March 2026

Unleash your inner fool in this lively 90-minute Comedy in Shakespeare workshop, presented by Melbourne Shakespeare Company and proudly supported by the City of Stonnington. Led by Ben Margalith, this hands-on session dives into the wit, wordplay and physical humour of Shakespeare’s comedies. Participants will explore comic timing, status play, character archetypes and audience interaction, discovering practical tools to bring Shakespeare’s funniest scenes to life with clarity, confidence and bold theatricality. Please note: Attendees must be 18 years or older.

Central Park

As You Like It

Between Friday 5 December 2025 and Sunday 21 December 2025

This December, we return to the Rose Garden with a dazzling new musical reimagining of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, As You Like It! Get ready for a high-energy outdoor spectacle, bursting with pop hits, slapstick comedy, and show-stopping dance numbers that bring the Forest of Arden to life like never before. Packed with romance, laughter, and infectious energy, this must-see summer event is perfect for Shakespeare lovers and first-time audiences alike. Guests are invited to bring a picnic and join in the fun! This action-packed performance will run for 90 minutes without an interval.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Between Saturday 6 December 2025 and Sunday 21 December 2025

Pack your picnic and your favourite teddy for a beary special outdoor musical! Join Ms Place, Sam and a cast of quirky woodland characters as you help solve the mystery of the missing bear. Families will follow the performers through the beautiful St Kilda Botanical Gardens on an interactive adventure filled with music, laughter and audience participation, before returning to the picnic spot where you are welcome to stay and enjoy your very own Teddy Bear’s picnic. Perfect for ages 3+. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket to enjoy after the show. For More Info: melbourneshakespeare.com

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Audition Technique Workshop

Wednesday 17 December 2025

This interactive 90 minute workshop with Melbourne Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean allows you to present a monologue of your choice to a professional director and receive feedback and coaching to prepare you for your next audition. About the workshop leader: Jennifer trained at the Guildford School of Acting and later at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London. Jennifer is the Artistic Director of the Melbourne Shakespeare Company and has directed 12 of their productions including Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, and Twelfth Night. Jennifer’s other Australian credits include Love and Reparations (Melbourne Theatre Company), Assistant Director on The Almighty Sometimes (Melbourne Theatre Company), Resident Director on Pretty Woman (Jones Theatrical), Resident Director on Hadestown (Opera Australia), Resident Director on Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Global Creatures), The Haunting at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre, a site specific production of Festen at the Ripponlea Ballroom and co-director on the first Australian National tour of Ghost Stories with Peter Snee. Jennifer is also a Diversity and Inclusion Liaison for Opera Australia Auditions. This workshop is for adults aged 18+. This project is proudly Supported by the City of Port Phillip Cultural Development Fund and The Palais Theatre Community Fund

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Performing Outdoors Workshop

Wednesday 17 December 2025

This interactive 90 minute workshop with Melbourne Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean allows you to explore techniques for performing outdoors. About the workshop leader: Jennifer trained at the Guildford School of Acting and later at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London. Jennifer is the Artistic Director of the Melbourne Shakespeare Company and has directed 12 of their productions including Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, and Twelfth Night. Jennifer’s other Australian credits include Love and Reparations (Melbourne Theatre Company), Assistant Director on The Almighty Sometimes (Melbourne Theatre Company), Resident Director on Pretty Woman (Jones Theatrical), Resident Director on Hadestown (Opera Australia), Resident Director on Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Global Creatures), The Haunting at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre, a site specific production of Festen at the Ripponlea Ballroom and co-director on the first Australian National tour of Ghost Stories with Peter Snee. Jennifer is also a Diversity and Inclusion Liaison for Opera Australia Auditions. This workshop is for adults aged 18+. This project is proudly Supported by the City of Port Phillip Cultural Development Fund and The Palais Theatre Community Fund

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Melbourne Shakespeare Company Season Launch 2026

Monday 27 October 2025

Join us for an exciting evening as we unveil Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s 2026 Season! Be the first to hear about the shows we’ll be bringing to life next year, meet the creative team, and celebrate the vibrant year ahead for accessible, high-quality theatre in Melbourne. This is a free event, but your donations on the night will help us continue creating unforgettable productions for our community.

Soundworks

Introduction to Pulse Technique Workshop with Tanya Gerstle

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Join acclaimed director Tanya Gerstle for an exclusive introduction to her groundbreaking Pulse technique — a visceral, highly physical approach to performance that makes Shakespeare immediate, dynamic and alive. This one-off workshop is designed for actors 18+ who are eager to deepen their craft and discover new ways of embodying text. Through movement, breath and ensemble work, participants will explore how to unlock the rhythms and impulses at the heart of performance. ⚡ Important: As the workshop builds directly on Othello, all participants must have already seen the production before attending. 🗓 Date: Tuesday 23rd September ⏰ Sessions: 2pm and 3:30pm 📍 Venue: fortyfivedownstairs 💲 Cost: Subsidised rate of just $10 (limited places available!) Places are strictly limited — don’t miss this rare chance to work directly with Tanya Gerstle and experience the Pulse technique firsthand.

fortyfivedownstairs

Romeo & Juliet

Between Friday 28 February 2025 and Sunday 16 March 2025

🌹 Experience Romeo and Juliet like never before with Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless tale in the glamorous yet volatile world of 1940s post-war Vienna. 🎭 Amid the beauty of the park, the Montagues and Capulets feud while love blooms in secret, blending Shakespeare’s intensity with the magic of outdoor theatre. 🎻 Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of post-war Vienna, featuring modern music that blends timeless classics with contemporary hits, evocative costumes, and a set that transports you into a city on the brink of change. 💔 Perfect for longtime Shakespeare lovers and first-time theatregoers alike, Romeo and Juliet promises an evening of romance, danger, and breathtaking drama.

Central Park, Malvern

Audition Technique Workshop

Between Sunday 2 March 2025 and Sunday 16 March 2025

This interactive 75-minute workshop gives you the opportunity to present a Shakespearean monologue of your choice to professional director Ben Margalith. Receive valuable feedback and personalised coaching to help you prepare for your next audition. Please note: This free workshop is limited to 20 participants per session, so book your spot today! Attendees must be 18 years or older.

Central Park, Malvern

Robin Hood

Between Saturday 1 March 2025 and Sunday 16 March 2025

🌲 Get ready for an exhilarating journey through the Australian Forest in Melbourne Shakespeare Company's enchanting family musical, Robin Hood! Perfect for children and families, this delightful production is packed with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable moments. 🌲 🪄 Join Robin Hood and his merry band as they outsmart the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham, steal from the rich, and bring joy to the poor. With dazzling costumes, thrilling choreography, and interactive storytelling, this show promises to captivate audiences of all ages. 🎶 Featuring an original score by Maxwell Simon (Muriel’s Wedding), the music is guaranteed to have everyone singing along! ✨ Bring a picnic and your favourite blanket or portable chair, and enjoy this heartwarming tale in the great outdoors. With a running time of just 60 minutes, it’s the ideal length for young adventurers.

Central Park

Scenes from Shakespeare Workshop

Between Saturday 1 March 2025 and Saturday 15 March 2025

Explore the magic of Shakespeare in this engaging 75-minute workshop, run annually by the Melbourne Shakespeare Company and supported by the City of Stonnington. Led by Ben Margalith, participants will learn skills and techniques to transform Shakespeare’s text from page to stage, enhancing performance and deepening their connection to the works. Please note: This free workshop is limited to 20 participants per session, so book your spot today! Attendees must be 18 years or older.

Central Park

Twelfth Night

Between Friday 6 December 2024 and Sunday 22 December 2024

This December, Melbourne Shakespeare Company is proud to present Twelfth Night. This family-friendly show promises a fun and lively experience, featuring live music, vibrant characters, and plenty of laughs. Breathing new life into this classic tale, blending the timeless comedy with contemporary songs from pop icons including Bruno Mars, Backstreet Boys, Marvin Gaye and many more. Set against a rose-filled backdrop, this production offers a unique and unforgettable theatrical experience. Guests are invited to bring a picnic and join in the fun! This action-packed performance will run for 90 minutes without an interval. A note for parents: Twelfth Night is on the VCE English Text List for 2025 making it the perfect outing for students looking to get ahead.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Adventures in Neverland

Between Saturday 14 December 2024 and Sunday 22 December 2024

🧚 Are you keen for an adventure? Get ready for a magical journey beyond the stars in Melbourne Shakespeare Company's family musical Adventures in Neverland. Immerse your little ones in an exciting world where feisty fairies flutter, pirates scheme and magic is only a song away. This 60 minute interactive show is perfect for children under 10 and is packed with fun, dazzling costumes, and interactive storytelling. 🎶 Fresh new music, "guaranteed to have the kids singing along!" Join Emma and the feisty fairy Tink as they embark on a wild adventure through mystical forests and sparkling lagoons to outwit Captain Hand and his band of bumbling pirates. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket or portable chair to sit on. Adventures in Neverland has been written by the company's Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) with an original score by Maxwell Simon (Muriel’s Wedding). For more info: melbourneshakespeare.com

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

SHAKEY SLAM 2024

Sunday 28 July 2024

Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s Shakey Slam is back by popular demand! The Shakey Slam is a monologue slam with a difference... all of the pieces will be from Shakespeare's plays or sonnets. Watch 25 of Melbourne's best performers battle it out to become Shakey Slam champions with 4 awards up for grabs for Drama, Comedy, Student/Graduate and Audiences Choice. Hosted by comedian Maxwell Simon, featuring live music and a raffle where you can win some fabulous prizes, The Shakey Slam promises to be an exhilarating night that's fun for theatre lovers far and wide. All money raised through ticket sales going towards Melbourne Shakespeare Company's production of Hamlet.

The Alex Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing

Between Saturday 17 February 2024 and Sunday 10 March 2024

✌️ Groovy, baby! Join Melbourne Shakespeare Company for Shakespeare's ORIGINAL ROM-COM Much Ado About Nothing! Step into the swinging 60s with this new electrifying and hilarious musical production, that's got a live band on stage! Perfect for a summer night out. 🎶 We're infusing this timeless tale with iconic pop tunes from legends like Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, and Tom Jones. This larger than life production is directed by Emma Austin and features some of Australia's finest Shakespearean actors. Annabelle Tudor and John Vizcay-Wilson as the iconic lovers Beatrice and Benedick, Opera sensation Stephen Coutts takes on the role of Claudio, with Musical Theatre veteran Karlis Zaid as Leonato. 💕 It's the perfect Valentine's Day gift, but if you don't have a date - bring a mate! We can't wait to see you there. Seating not provided, guests are encouraged to pack a picnic blanket or portable chair to join us & enjoy the sunshine! For more info: melbourneshakespeare.com

Central Park

Adventures in Neverland

Between Saturday 24 February 2024 and Sunday 10 March 2024

🧚 Are you keen for an adventure? Get ready for a magical journey beyond the stars in Melbourne Shakespeare Company's brand new family musical Adventures in Neverland. Immerse your little ones in an exciting world where feisty fairies flutter, pirates scheme and magic is only a song away. This 60 minute interactive show is perfect for children under 10 and is packed with fun, dazzling costumes, and interactive storytelling. 🎶 Fresh new music, "guaranteed to have the kids singing along!" Join Emma and the feisty fairy Tink as they embark on a wild adventure through mystical forests and sparkling lagoons to outwit Captain Hand and his band of bumbling pirates. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket or portable chair to sit on. Adventures in Neverland has been written by the company's Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) with an original score by Maxwell Simon (Muriel’s Wedding). For more info: melbourneshakespeare.com

Central Park

Scenes from Shakespeare Workshop

Between Sunday 25 February 2024 and Sunday 3 March 2024

This interactive 75 minute workshop explores the skills and techniques used to perform Shakespearean text and take it from the page to the stage. During this session you will explore different methods and techniques you can use to bring the text to life. Please note: Minimum age of 18 years or older to attend.

Central Park

Audition Technique Workshop

Saturday 2 March 2024

This interactive 75 minute workshop allows you to present a Shakespearean monologue of your choice to a professional director and receive feedback and coaching to prepare you for your next audition. Please note: Minimum age of 18yrs or older to attend.

Central Park, Malvern

Performing Outdoors

Between Sunday 18 February 2024 and Saturday 24 February 2024

Delve into the art of Performing Outdoors in this interactive 90-minute workshop. Explore various skills and techniques to effectively use your body and voice, connecting with audiences during outdoor performances. Please note: Minimum age of 18yrs or older to attend.

Central Park

The Merchant of Venice

Between Friday 1 December 2023 and Saturday 23 December 2023

This December, Melbourne Shakespeare Company is proud to present The Merchant of Venice. This family friendly show will be in our unique style combining live music, larger than life characters and lots of laughs. This action packed piece will run for 90 minutes without an interval. This production is partly funded by the Business Victoria Events Program and supported by City of Port Phillip.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Outback Adventures

Between Saturday 9 December 2023 and Saturday 23 December 2023

Outback Adventures is a hilarious new family musical with twists, turns, and a little bit of magic, the Wacky Wombat will take audiences on a wild ride through the Australian Outback. Audiences can also expect larger than life characters, beautiful choreography, and toe-tapping sing-a-longs as they take the park this December. We want to make the magic and excitement of live theatre accessible to all families by offering pay-what-you-can tickets for this production. This allows audience members to either grab a ticket for free or make a donation to the company as payment for their afternoons entertainment, aiming to reduce the financial barriers stopping many families accessing high-quality theatre. This action packed piece will run for 60 minutes without an interval. This production is partly funded by the Business Victoria Events Program and supported by City of Port Phillip.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Scenes from Shakespeare Workshop Dec 2023

Between Saturday 2 December 2023 and Sunday 3 December 2023

This interactive 90 minute workshop explores the skills and techniques used to perform Shakespearean text and take it from the page to the stage. During this session you will explore different methods and techniques you can use to bring the text to life.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Comedy in Shakespeare Workshop Dec 2023

Between Saturday 2 December 2023 and Sunday 3 December 2023

Perfect for performers who are keen to work with Melbourne Shakespeare Company in the future, this interactive 90 minute workshop focuses on how to perform the comedy in Shakespeare's plays in our iconic style.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Shakey Slam (CANCELLED)

Monday 31 July 2023

Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s Shakey Slam is back by popular demand! The Shakey Slam is a monologue slam with a difference... all of the pieces will be from Shakespeare's plays or sonnets. Watch 25 of Melbourne's best performers battle it out to become Shakey Slam champions with 4 awards up for grabs for Drama, Comedy, Student/Graduate and Audiences Choice. Hosted by comedian May Jasper, featuring live music and a raffle where you can win some fabulous prizes, The Shakey Slam promises to be an exhilarating night that's fun for theatre lovers far and wide. Tickets for this event are pay-what-you-can with all money raised going towards Melbourne Shakespeare Company's production of Julius Caesar.

The Alex Theatre

SHAKEY SLAM 2023

Monday 31 July 2023

Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s Shakey Slam is back by popular demand! The Shakey Slam is a monologue slam with a difference... all of the pieces will be from Shakespeare's plays or sonnets. Watch 25 of Melbourne's best performers battle it out to become Shakey Slam champions with 4 awards up for grabs for Drama, Comedy, Student/Graduate and Audiences Choice. Hosted by comedian May Jasper, featuring live music and a raffle where you can win some fabulous prizes, The Shakey Slam promises to be an exhilarating night that's fun for theatre lovers far and wide. Tickets for this event are pay-what-you-can with all money raised going towards Melbourne Shakespeare Company's production of Julius Caesar.

The Alex Theatre

Melbourne Shakespeare Company's The Tempest

Between Saturday 25 February 2023 and Sunday 12 March 2023

Melbourne Shakespeare Company return to Central Park this summer with their fantastic new production of The Tempest. This family friendly show will feature all the live music, magic and mayhem that you have some to expect from Melbourne Shakespeare Company in a whirlwind 90 minute adventure.

Central Park

The Tempest

Between Saturday 25 February 2023 and Sunday 12 March 2023

Melbourne Shakespeare Company return to Central Park this summer with their fantastic new production of The Tempest. This family friendly show will feature all the live music, magic and mayhem that you have some to expect from Melbourne Shakespeare Company in a whirlwind 90 minute adventure.

Central Park

The Wacky Wombat

Between Saturday 4 March 2023 and Sunday 12 March 2023

Melbourne Shakespeare Company return to Central Park this summer with their fantastic new family musical The Wacky Wombat This family friendly show will feature live music, magic and mayhem as we follow Alex on a wild adventure to find the Wacky Wombat. This 60 minute interactive show is perfect for children under 10. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket or portable chair to sit on.

Central Park

Scenes from Shakespeare Workshop

Between Saturday 25 February 2023 and Sunday 26 February 2023

This interactive 90 minute workshop explores the skills and techniques used to perform Shakespearean text and take it from the page to the stage. During this session you will explore different methods and techniques you can use to bring the text to life.

Central Park, Malvern

Audition Technique Workshop

Sunday 26 February 2023

This interactive 90 minute workshop allows you to present a Shakespearean monologue of your choice to a professional director and receive feedback and coaching to prepare you for your next audition.

Central Park, Malvern

Comedy in Shakespeare Workshop

Saturday 25 February 2023

Perfect for performers who are keen to work with Melbourne Shakespeare Company in the future, this interactive 90 minute workshop focuses on how to perform the comedy in Shakespeare's plays in our iconic style.

Central Park Malvern

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Between Friday 2 December 2022 and Saturday 24 December 2022

Melbourne Shakespeare Company return to St Kilda Botanical Gardens with their hilarious musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. This perfectly plotted play is filled with boundless energy, laughs and live music, suitable for people of all ages. The Merry Wives of Windsor will take you on a whirlwind journey of chaos, confusion and comedy that is fun for the whole family. This production is supported by the City of Port Phillip Cultural Development Fund.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Scenes from Shakespeare Workshop

Between Saturday 10 December 2022 and Saturday 17 December 2022

This interactive 90 minute workshop explores the skills and techniques used to perform Shakespearean text and take it from the page to the stage. During this session you will explore different methods and techniques you can use to bring the text to life.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Comedy in Shakespeare Workshop

Between Sunday 4 December 2022 and Saturday 17 December 2022

Perfect for performers who are keen to work with Melbourne Shakespeare Company in the future, this interactive 90 minute workshop focuses on how to perform the comedy in Shakespeare's plays in our iconic style.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Audition Technique Workshop

Between Sunday 4 December 2022 and Saturday 10 December 2022

This interactive 90 minute workshop allows you to present a Shakespearean monologue of your choice to a professional director and receive feedback and coaching to prepare you for your next audition.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Between Saturday 26 February 2022 and Sunday 13 March 2022

Melbourne Shakespeare Company return to Central Park this summer with their fantastic new production of A Midsummer Night's Dream This family friendly show will feature all the live music, magic and mayhem that you have some to expect from Melbourne Shakespeare Company in a whirlwind 90 minute adventure.

Central Park

SCENES FROM SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP

Sunday 13 March 2022

Join Nicola Bowman the director of our latest production A Midsummer Night's Dream for this interactive performance workshop. This workshop explores the skills and techniques used to perform Shakespearean text and take it from the page to the stage. This workshop is free for participants but spaces are limited so we ask that you please give at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend so that we can offer your place to another artist.

Central Park

COMEDY IN SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP

Saturday 12 March 2022

Join actor, director and teacher Emma Austin for this interactive performance workshop. Perfect for performers who are keen to work with MSC in the future this workshop focuses on how to perform the comedy in Shakespeare's plays in the iconic MSC style. This workshop is free for participants but spaces are limited so we ask that you please give at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend so that we can offer your place to another artist.

Central Park

AUDITION TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

Saturday 12 March 2022

Join actor, director and teacher Matthew Connell and discover how to impress the panel in your next audition. This workshop allows you to present a Shakespearean monologue of your choice in front of a professional director and receive feedback and coaching to prepare you for your next audition. This workshop is free for participants but spaces are limited so we ask that you please give at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend so that we can offer your place to another artist.

Central Park

STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP

Sunday 6 March 2022

Join actor, choreographer and fight co-ordinator John Reed for this interactive Stage Combat workshop. Suitable for beginners or more experienced performers looking to practise their skills, you will learn and perform a short fight sequence similar to those performed in MSC shows. Our workshops are free for participants but spaces are limited so we ask that you please give at least 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend so that we can offer your place to another artist.

Central Park

AUDITIONING for SHAKESPEARE (CANCELLED)

Sunday 20 February 2022

Crack the Shakespearean monologue for your next audition or simply learn what directors and casting agents are looking for in this workshop led by experienced Actor, Director and WAAPA teacher Matthew Connell.

Central Park

SCENES from SHAKESPEARE

Monday 20 December 2021

In this practical workshop with the companies Artistic Director Jennifer Sarah Dean you will work in pairs/groups to explore a Shakespearean scene and look at different techniques of bringing the story to life. Please note you will be required to learn the text in advance of this session.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

STAGE COMBAT in SHAKESPEARE

Monday 20 December 2021

Whether you are an experienced stage fighter or this is your very first time, this practical workshop will allow you to practise your skills and learn some new ones with Melbourne Shakespeare Company's resident choreographer and fight director John Reed.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

The Comedy of Errors

Between Friday 3 December 2021 and Sunday 19 December 2021

Melbourne Shakespeare Company return to St Kilda Botanical Gardens with their hilarious musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. This perfectly plotted play is filled with boundless energy, laughs and live music, suitable for people of all ages. The Comedy of Errors will take you on a whirlwind journey of chaos, confusion and comedy that will leave you seeing double. This production is partly funded by the City of Port Phillip Local Festivals Fund.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

LANGUAGE in SHAKESPEARE

Between Sunday 12 December 2021 and Monday 13 December 2021

Perfect for any actor who may want to brush up on their Shakespeare, this interactive workshop will explore Shakespeare's use of language and how performers can bring that text to life. Led by experienced Actor, Director and WAAPA teacher Matthew Connell this workshop is a hands on exploration into Shakespearean text and how you can utilise it in performance.

The Alex Theatre

SCENES from SHAKESPEARE

Monday 13 December 2021

In this practical workshop with actor, director and teacher Matthew Connell you will work in pairs/groups to explore a Shakespearean scene and look at different techniques of bringing the story to life. Please note you will be required to learn the text in advance of this session.

The Alex Theatre

Melbourne Shakespeare Company's The Winter's Tale

Between Saturday 6 March 2021 and Saturday 20 March 2021

Melbourne Shakespeare Company return to Central Park this summer with their fantastic new production of The Winter's Tale. This family friendly show will feature all the live music, magic and mayhem that you have some to expect from Melbourne Shakespeare Company in a whirlwind 90 minute adventure.

Central Park

MSC AUDITIONING FOR SHAKESPEARE

Between Wednesday 17 March 2021 and Friday 19 March 2021

Crack the Shakespearean monologue in your next audition or simply learn what directors want in this workshop with Melbourne Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director, Jennifer Sarah Dean.

Malvern Community Arts Centre

FROM PAGE TO STAGE

Between Wednesday 10 March 2021 and Friday 19 March 2021

Suitable for all skill levels this text based workshop will explore how to bring Shakespeare's text to life with WAAPA tutor Matthew Connell.

Malvern Community Arts Centre

FIGHTING WITH SHAKESPEARE

Between Wednesday 10 March 2021 and Wednesday 17 March 2021

Huh, hat, huhhhhh. Master stage combat in this workshop with Choreographer John Reed

Malvern Community Arts Centre

Melbourne Shakespeare Company's As You Like It (Fairfield)

Between Saturday 21 March 2020 and Sunday 22 March 2020

Full of hysterical misadventures and unexpected twists and turns, As You Like It sees the Melbourne Shakespeare Company return with one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies.

Fairfield Amphitheatre

FIGHTING WITH SHAKESPEARE

Wednesday 18 March 2020

Huh, hat, huhhhhh. Master stage combat in this workshop with Choreographer John Reed

Malvern Community Arts Centre

MSC AUDITIONING FOR SHAKESPEARE

Between Monday 16 March 2020 and Wednesday 18 March 2020

Crack the Shakespearean monologue in your next audition or simply learn what directors want in this workshop with Melbourne Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director, Jennifer Sarah Dean.

Malvern Community Arts Centre

Melbourne Shakespeare Company's As You Like It (Malvern)

Between Saturday 7 March 2020 and Sunday 15 March 2020

Full of hysterical misadventures and unexpected twists and turns, As You Like It sees the Melbourne Shakespeare Company return with one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies.

Central Park

Melbourne Shakespeare Company's The Taming of the Shrew

Between Saturday 7 December 2019 and Sunday 22 December 2019

Can a person ever really change? This Summer, join Melbourne Shakespeare Company for their most ambitious project yet with their production of The Taming of the Shrew.

The Rose Garden

Sustainable Sewing Workshop

Monday 16 December 2019

Melbourne Shakespeare Company's costumier Rhiannon Irving presents Sustainable Sewing, a new workshop where you can learn techniques and tips for sustainable costume design and making.

Latvian House

Fighting for Fun Workshop

Monday 16 December 2019

Melbourne Shakespeare Company's choreographer John Reed presents Fighting for Fun, a new workshop where you can learn techniques the slapstick stage combat that Melbourne Shakespeare Company is renowned for.

Latvian House

Beginners Shakespeare Workshop - From Page to Stage

Monday 9 December 2019

Feel your freedom within the frame of the iambic! Learn how to perfectly combine Shakespearean technique with your own interpretation in this workshop with Shakespearean Actor, Director and Dramaturge Paul Robertson.

Latvian House

MSC AUDITIONING FOR SHAKESPEARE

Monday 9 December 2019

Crack the Shakespearean monologue in your next audition or simply learn what directors want in this workshop with Melbourne Shakespeare Company's Artistic Director, Jennifer Sarah Dean.

Latvian House

The Shakey Slam

Wednesday 27 November 2019

Melbourne Shakespeare's Annual Monologue Slam!

The Clyde Hotel