January 2025
The Importance of Being Earnest
Kentucky Shakespeare presents our first production on the Actors Theatre of Louisville stage this January, with a perfect post-holiday pick-me-up! Oscar Wilde’s delightful comedy, subtitled A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, sparkles with vibrant characters, mistaken identities, and farcical antics. When bachelors Jack and Algernon both create alter egos named “Ernest,” the lies quickly spiral into chaos, hilarity, cucumber sandwiches, and Victorian handbags. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience what the London Telegraph calls “the most perfect comedy in the English…
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Kentucky Shakespeare presents our first production on the Actors Theatre of Louisville stage this January, with a perfect post-holiday pick-me-up! Oscar Wilde’s delightful comedy, subtitled A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, sparkles with vibrant characters, mistaken identities, and farcical antics. When bachelors Jack and Algernon both create alter egos named “Ernest,” the lies quickly spiral into chaos, hilarity, cucumber sandwiches, and Victorian handbags. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience what the London Telegraph calls “the most perfect comedy in the English…
Find out more »The Importance of Being Earnest
Kentucky Shakespeare presents our first production on the Actors Theatre of Louisville stage this January, with a perfect post-holiday pick-me-up! Oscar Wilde’s delightful comedy, subtitled A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, sparkles with vibrant characters, mistaken identities, and farcical antics. When bachelors Jack and Algernon both create alter egos named “Ernest,” the lies quickly spiral into chaos, hilarity, cucumber sandwiches, and Victorian handbags. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience what the London Telegraph calls “the most perfect comedy in the English…
Find out more »February 2025
Shakespeare in Love Gala
Join us for our annual Shakespeare in Love Gala at 21c Museum Hotel! The special evening features live music from the Jerry Tolson Jazz Trio, theatrical performances from Kentucky Shakespeare actors, tarot readings, raffles, DJ & dancing, Brown-Forman cocktails, hors d’oeuvres by Proof, desserts, our 65th season announcement, and more surprises! Saturday, February 8, 2025 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. 21c Museum Hotel 700 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Merrymaker: $125 per person Valentines: $200 per couple Revelers: $1,000 per…
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Shakespeare in the Libraries: A Midsummer Night’s Dream • Southwest Regional Library
In March and April, Kentucky Shakespeare will tour our two-actor performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to five Louisville Free Public Library branches. It’s a fast (one hour), fun, and FREE opportunity for families throughout the city to experience an accessible and creative take on Shakespeare’s work. During the interactive performance, the actors engage with audience members and have the opportunity for post-performance discussion as well. The program is suitable for all ages. Directed and adapted by Director of Education…
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