As I’m sure you’re aware, the sun in London doesn’t tend to keep its hat on for long. And so the very moment that the weather decides to cooperate, you can bet your bottom dollar that we Londoners will be making the most of it. If we’re hungry, you’ll find us tucking into a spread of picky bits in the park. If we fancy a drink, we’ll be plonking ourselves down in a sun-soaked beer garden. And if we’re in need of a bit of entertainment? Well, Shakespeare in the Squares have got us covered in that department.
Shakespeare in the Squares
A summer staple in London’s cultural calendar; Shakespeare in the Squares is returning to the capital city soon, ready for another season of al-fresco entertainment. Now in its 10th year, the not-for-profit touring theatre company puts an imaginative spin on a Shakespeare classic each year, and performs it in various gardens and green spaces across London. The venue changes (almost) every night, providing a unique and intimate experience for each and every audience member.
This summer’s play of choice is Love’s Labour’s Lost, and the ‘sparkling comedy of flirtation, foolishness and the irresistible pull of love’ will be playing a total of 35 performances across 32 stunning London locations – many of which are very rarely open to the public.
The company tailors every single performance to seamlessly suit the surroundings, and work closely with garden committees and local organisations to ensure the perfect atmosphere is created for each audience and community. This year’s tour will kick off on June 3 in Leinster Square and take its final bow on July 12 in Fortune Green.
The magically musical production of Love’s Labour’s Lost will be performing inside the leafy likes of Crystal Palace Park, Connaught Square, Kensington Gardens Square and Chiswick House & Gardens. The casting is yet to be announced but the play will be – yet again – directed by Toby Gordon, who is certainly no stranger to a bit of The Bard, having been involved in many of Shakespeare in the Squares’ previous productions,
Find out more and book your tickets to Shakespeare in the Square’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost here.
