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.
About Us:
Kentucky Shakespeare, designated the Official Shakespeare Company of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a non-profit, professional theatre company founded in 1949 as the Carriage House Players and incorporated in 1963. Kentucky Shakespeare's first full season of free Shakespeare in Central Park was in the summer of 1961.
Kentucky Shakespeare is the largest in-school arts education provider in the Commonwealth serving students ages 4-18 with our touring programs throughout the year.
In the summer, Kentucky Shakespeare produces the oldest free Shakespeare festival in the United States.
Season Schedule: Nightly Schedule: 6:00 p.m. Food Trucks 7:00 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern 7:15 p.m. Community Pre-show Performance 8:00 p.m. Performance Romeo and Juliet: By William Shakespeare Directed by…
Read More »Join us back in Central Park for our 63rd Season of FREE Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park! Season Schedule Nightly Schedule: 6:00 p.m. Food Trucks 7:00 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern 7:15 p.m.…
Read More »Bringing our FREE Shakespeare in the Parks tour to 35+ parks this spring 2023! See schedule below and contact us here if you’d like to sponsor a performance in your park. 2023 Performance Schedule: Saturday, April 1 at 2:00PM Mount…
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