Shakespeare Festival in Central Park May 30 - August 5, 2018
Free 10-week festival featuring seven productions, pre-shows, food trucks, and more all summer long
In the Schools Interactive in-school performances, workshops, and residencies
Shakespeare in the Parks Tour Bringing free Shakespeare to your neighborhood parks this spring
Camp Shakespeare Registration now open for an experience your child will never forget

Our Mission

Grounded in the works of Shakespeare, we enrich our community by presenting accessible, professional theatre experiences that educate, inspire and entertain people of all ages. Since 1949
In Central Park As the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, we provide free Shakespeare in Louisville’s Central Park each summer. In the Schools 83 counties and 69,000 students served last season alone. In the Community Indoor productions during the year and outreach including programs with veterans, homeless youth, and cancer survivors.

News & Stories

Need a Refresher for Henry IV, Part I?
June 19, 2018
Henry IV, Part I Opens June 15th
June 12, 2018
The Reviews Are In: The Comedy of Errors
June 4, 2018
The Comedy of Errors Opens May 31st
May 31, 2018

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Kentucky Shakespeare is a not-for-profit charitable organization that currently serves 108,000+ people annually through performances, outreach, and community programs. We rely on your support to provide free, accessible programming to all members of our community. Please consider donating, volunteering, or becoming a corporate sponsor.

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