Special events

Play In A Day: Cymbeline

Thursday 26 September, 2024, 6:30pm
The Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3

Bell Shakespeare’s lively script reading series celebrating rarely read classics continues in 2024. Actors and director have one day together as an ensemble before standing script-in-hand in front of an audience, the bare-bones reading allowing the words to take centre stage.

Imogen is a princess. Her father, Cymbeline, wants her to marry her step-brother, but Imogen has other ideas. She marries Posthumus, a commoner. Cue a whirlwind romance – until Posthumus, falsely believing her to be unfaithful, orders Imogen to be murdered. A family reunion is on the horizon, but not until Imogen disguises herself as a boy, fakes her own death, joins the Roman army, and becomes a prisoner of war.

Is it a tragedy? A romance? A comedy? Join us for this lively reading at Pier 2/3 and decide for yourself! For the first time, Play In A Day will be held in the spectacular Neilson Nutshell.

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Shakespeare Distilled with Archie Rose Distilling Co.

Botanicals are woven all throughout Shakespeare’s work – from Juliet’s rose by any other name, to Ophelia’s fragrant bouquet, to the wild thyme and sweeping musk-roses in Oberon’s poetic ode to Titania.

Join Archie Rose Brand Ambassador, Dan Ritchie, and Bell Shakespeare actors for a spirited evening exploring botanicals in Shakespeare, and a guided tasting of Archie Rose spirits. Each ticket includes an Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin & tonic on arrival, a guided tasting of five different Archie Rose spirits, paired with performances by Bell Shakespeare artists; delectable grazing platters, and a 200ml bottle of Archie Rose & Bell Shakespeare tailored gin to take home with you, featuring chamomile, waxflower and river mint created exclusively for this event.

Join us in Sydney or Canberra for this event.

Sydney
Tuesday 5 November, 6.30pm
The Seed, Pier 2/3 Sydney

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Canberra
Thursday 17 October, 6.30pm
Monster Salon, Ovolo Nishi Canberra

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This event is strictly limited to those over the age of 18. You may be asked to show proof of age on arrival. Patrons under 18 will not be admitted into the event.