The Comedy of Errors
- Robinson College Gardens
Shakespeare’s brilliant farce of mistaken identity and slap-stick frivolity is set in the superb setting of Robinson College amphitheatre. Antipholus (of Ephesus), with his servant Dromio, think their twin brothers (also called Antipholus and Dromio) have been drowned at sea many years earlier. But Antipholus (of Syracuse), with his servant Dromio, come ashore, with neither knowing the other exists. The locals constantly confuse the pairs (even including Antipholus’ wife!) and the comedy of errors ensues. Don’t miss this fast-paced and sparkling production.
A greatly skilled and athletic young team, playing fast, open, attacking theatre
Special Charity Performance
A special charity performance of The Comedy of Errors will be held on Saturday 13 July 2013 at 2.30pm. Tickets for these performances are only available on the door and payment is by cash only. More information about charity performances
Much Ado About Nothing
- St John’s College Gardens(entrance via Queens Road only)
This sharp and witty battle of the sexes, set in the stunning gardens of St John’s College, tells of the effervescent Beatrice – determined never to marry – and the confirmed bachelor, Benedick, and the efforts of their friends to bring them together in the most unlikely of unions. Will there be a happy ending, or will the dastardly Don John ruin all their plans? Don’t miss this scintillating production.
...breathtaking energy and talent... the CSF keep the comedy spinning like a top
Special Charity Performance
A special charity performance of Much Ado About Nothing will be held on Saturday 20 July 2013 at 2.30pm. Tickets for these performances are only available on the door and payment is by cash only. More information about charity performances
Cymbeline
- Downing College Gardens
Cymbeline, the King of Britain, is angry that his daughter Imogen has chosen a poor (but worthy) man for her husband. So he banishes Posthumus, who goes to fight for Rome. Imogen (dressed as a boy) goes in search of her husband, who meanwhile has boasted to his acquaintance Iachimo that Imogen would never betray him. But Iachimo is determined to prove him wrong! Shakespeare’s masterful study of love, trickery, betrayal and ultimate redemption is played out in the stunning formal setting of Downing College.
...polished performances all round... lively and inspired... a production well worth seeing
Romeo and Juliet
- King’s College Gardens(entrance via Queens Road only)
The tragic courtship of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers is played out once more in the exquisite setting of King’s College Fellows’ Garden. Romeo and Juliet are caught between two worlds, as their families feud to the death. This spectacular and fast-paced production brings together the romance, passion and violence of the hot streets of Verona. Don’t leave Cambridge without seeing this dazzling production!
...this was brilliant... a brilliant performance from a cast that cannot be faulted
Special Charity Performance
A special charity performance of Romeo and Juliet will be held on Saturday 27 July 2013 at 2.30pm. Tickets for these performances are only available on the door and payment is by cash only. More information about charity performances
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Homerton College Gardens
The beautiful gardens of Homerton College form the perfect setting for Shakespeare’s delightful fairy-tale world of love, jealousy and youthful exuberance. This captivating production brings to life all the magic and humour of Shakespeare’s best-loved play. Why not invite your children to come along dressed as fairies to add to what promises to be a spectacular evening!
...as hilarious as anything you would see at the RSC
Special Charity Performance
A special charity performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream will be held on Saturday 10 August 2013 at 2.30pm. Tickets for these performances are only available on the door and payment is by cash only. More information about charity performances
Richard III
- St.John's College(entrance via Queens Road only)
Earlier this year, some 500 years after his death, the remains of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) were discovered buried under a car park in Leicester. We had to mark this amazing event with this production, set in the stunning gardens of St John’s College. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard begins to aspire secretly to the throne—and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king. This is Shakespeare’s masterpiece of manipulation, deceit and political intrigue.
No knee-bending to trendy revisionism, but rather a tour de force of Elizabethan drama
Special Charity Performance
A special charity performance of Richard III will be held on Saturday 17 August 2013 at 2.30pm. Tickets for these performances are only available on the door and payment is by cash only. More information about charity performances
Hamlet
- Trinity College Gardens(entrance via Queens Road only)
Hamlet returns home from University in Wittenberg to discover that his father is dead and that his mother has married his uncle (Claudius). The ghost of Hamlet’s father appears and tells Hamlet that Claudius is responsible for his death and commands him to seek revenge. Shakespeare’s masterpiece of psychological torment and self-reflection is played out in the darkly atmospheric gardens of Trinity College. A dynamic, energetic, must-see production.
A beautifully-paced, thoughtful and intelligent production, with plenty of action offsetting moments of real pathos and tragedy
Special Charity Performance
A special charity performance of Hamlet will be held on Saturday 3 August 2013 at 2.30pm. Tickets for these performances are only available on the door and payment is by cash only. More information about charity performances
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- Robinson College Gardens
In Verona, Proteus and Valentine (the two gentleman of Verona) discuss the qualities of love. Valentine announces he is leaving for Milan, whilst Proteus decides to stay with his love, Julia. Whilst in Milan, we learn Valentine and Silvia are in love. Proteus decides to visit Valentine, and he and Julia proclaim their undying love with the exchange of rings before he departs. But upon arrival in Milan, Proteus, too, falls in love with Sylvia. Shakespeare’s gentle romantic comedy explores all the imperfections of young love in the perfect setting of the Robinson College amphitheatre.
A true delight! Witty, lively and perfectly acted. An ideal way to spend a summer’s evening
Special Charity Performance
A special charity performance of The Two Gentlemen of Verona will be held on Saturday 24 August 2013 at 2.30pm. Tickets for these performances are only available on the door and payment is by cash only. More information about charity performances