The Masked Bard by Theatre Visage
About
The Masked Bard explores the use of masks in Shakespearean theatre, where masking has been integral since the earliest performances. The Masked Bard focuses on the Mechanicals from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, following them from casting through rehearsal to the performance of their hilariously chaotic play, reimagined as a mask work. Along the way, the journey weaves through key Shakespearean moments, including the Player’s speech from Hamlet, the post-masked-ball scene from Romeo and Juliet, and The Witches of Macbeth, with selected speeches and sonnets interspersed throughout.The Masked Bard is co-directed by Steen and Zachary Hanlon, with masks designed by Steen.
Dates
Thursday 19 February 2026 - Saturday 21 February 2026 (UTC+11)Location
The Phoenix Theatre
24 Bridge Street, Coniston NSW 2500