Join the Belgrade’s in-house Theatre Hubs for a celebration of some of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Along with Shakespeare’s Quill, an original play offering a comic spin on some of his most iconic characters.
Theatre Hubs are the Belgrade’s in-house programme of weekly drama workshops for young people aged 11-19 and adults aged 50+. The work has been developed as part of this year’s programme and inspired by the Belgrade’s recent production of Romeo and Juliet.
Please note that shows will be presented as double bills across three performances:
Thursday 3 July, 6.30pm: 50+ Hub & 14-19 Hub
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Friday 4 July, 6.30pm: 50+ Hub & 11-14 Hub
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Sat 5 July, 12pm: 11-14 Hub & 14-19 Hub
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Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare
Performed by the Belgrade 11-14s Theatre Hub
Orsino in love with Olivia, but she’s in love with Sebastian – who’s actually Viola, and in love with Orsino…
When Viola washes up on the shores of Illyria, she finds herself involved in a complicated love triangle; while her twin brother Sebastian roams Illyria, both believing the other has perished at sea.
Meanwhile, Olivia’s self-important steward, Malvolio, becomes the target of a mischievous prank.
Join us for this retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night –a tale of mistaken identity, love and being true to yourself.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
By William Shakespeare
Performed by the Belgrade 14-19s Theatre Hub
Shakespeare’s classic tale of mischief and mayhem.
Follow four young lovers as they escape to the depths of the forest, where magic and feuding fairies await. On a summer night when anything can happen, expect surprises, spells and mistaken identity. Love will be tested, but can it be restored?
This retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream intertwines love triangles, magic and an infamous donkey head!
Shakespeare’s Quill
Created by the Belgrade 50+ Theatre Hub with Sarah Hailstones
An original comedy inspired by characters from some of Shakespeare’s most famous works.
Shakespeare’s Quill, a local tavern run by the Capulet sisters. Hangout to the Witch, the Gravedigger, the Fool and a Shakespeare-hating theatre critic, among others.
The arrival of a mysterious traveller in possession of a powerful secret causes a stir among the regulars. Who are they? And why are they here?
Something wicked this way comes. The question is, what are the good people of the Shakespeare’s Quill going to do about it?
