As You Like It – Presented by the ASC Graduate Players

Returning to our festival for the first time in 7 years the ASC graduate players will tackle the much loved comedy As You Like It - a tale that begins with banishment to the woods of Arden, is filled with famous quotes, fools, fighting, crossdressing lovers and ends with not one but four weddings!

This production is the culmination of a 12 week intensive course provided by The Australian Shakespeare Company. The course is trying to create a bridge between drama school and the theatre industry. Giving students a chance to work with professional ASC staff, including directors, musical directors, choreographers and actors, they are coached in Shakespeare techniques and acting methodologies.

One performance only that wraps up our entire festival on Sunday May 15, 6.30pm at The Stratford Courthouse Theatre.

Community Players present - The Macbeths

In a post-apocalyptic world, two lovers try to find something to live for. When starting a family fails them, they choose power. But leading a violent society permits the question: is humanity worth fighting for?

Community Players present - The Macbeths

In a post-apocalyptic world, two lovers try to find something to live for. When starting a family fails them, they choose power. But leading a violent society permits the question: is humanity worth fighting for?

Community Players present - The Macbeths

In a post-apocalyptic world, two lovers try to find something to live for. When starting a family fails them, they choose power. But leading a violent society permits the question: is humanity worth fighting for?

Combined Primary School’s Production - War of the Roses  

The tussle for the English crown is played out between the Houses of York and Lancaster in a sporting battle for the English throne.  A melodrama of Shakespeare's powerful first play of nationhood and power with the Henry VI trilogy and Richard III, featuring a brilliant young cast

Community Players present - The Macbeths

In a post-apocalyptic world, two lovers try to find something to live for. When starting a family fails them, they choose power. But leading a violent society permits the question: is humanity worth fighting for?

Combined Primary School’s Production - War of the Roses  

The tussle for the English crown is played out between the Houses of York and Lancaster in a sporting battle for the English throne.  A melodrama of Shakespeare's powerful first play of nationhood and power with the Henry VI trilogy and Richard III, featuring a brilliant young cast.

Combined Primary School’s Production - War of the Roses  

The tussle for the English crown is played out between the Houses of York and Lancaster in a sporting battle for the English throne.  A melodrama of Shakespeare's powerful first play of nationhood and power with the Henry VI trilogy and Richard III, featuring a brilliant young cast.

Bard’s Banquet - The Final Feast 

A doomsday dinner like no other! In this not too distant dystopian future we gather for a banquet with The Macbeths to celebrate the apocalypse in style. It may be the end of the world as we know it but we feel fine. Dress in your best wasteland warrior garb or embrace the remnants of a bygone finery. We will feast, fight, fill our cups and dance the night away.

Community Players present - The Macbeths

In a post-apocalyptic world, two lovers try to find something to live for. When starting a family fails them, they choose power. But leading a violent society permits the question: is humanity worth fighting for?

Community Players present - The Macbeths

In a post-apocalyptic world, two lovers try to find something to live for. When starting a family fails them, they choose power. But leading a violent society permits the question: is humanity worth fighting for?

Evensong 

Evensong at the Holy Trinity Church is a Shakespeare on the River Festival tradition. Come along and celebrate this ecumenical service with us.

Avon Village Faire & Market Day - In 2022 there will be a grand variety of traditional arts and crafts, food and beverages, fresh produce, together with exhibitions and displays.

Features of the day:

• Children’s games on the “Village Green”
• Local stalls and demonstrations at The ArtCOLT
• Street performers, exhibitions, and buskers
• Instrumental and vocal ensembles

MayDay! Sunday 1st 10am-3pm on the Stratford Village Green, Cnr Dixon St & Railway Reserve Rd

Double Feature: Groundwork Youth Theatre + Dramawerkz

Groundwork Youth Theatre - You Should See Me In A Crown  

A dystopian reimagining of King Lear set to the songs of Billie Eilish. The tragic tale of a family torn apart by greed and power, turning sisters, and countries, against one another. Who will make it out alive?

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Dramawerkz - Hello Archive

The world is ending and Tom absolutely refuses to save it. Instead, he gathers his friends in the town's old theatre to create an archive of their world: the stories, memories and classics that have shaped their lives so far. 

This visiting youth theatre company from Melbourne is coming for their third visit to our festival. Catch them in a double feature with our own Groundwork Youth Theatre.

Groundwork Youth Theatre - You Should See Me In A Crown  

A dystopian reimagining of King Lear set to the songs of Billie Eilish. The tragic tale of a family torn apart by greed and power, turning sisters, and countries, against one another. Who will make it out alive?

Groundwork Youth Theatre - You Should See Me In A Crown  

A dystopian reimagining of King Lear set to the songs of Billie Eilish. The tragic tale of a family torn apart by greed and power, turning sisters, and countries, against one another. Who will make it out alive?

Opening Night 

Our official launch at The Stratford Courthouse Theatre. Featuring live performances, announcement of the winners in the Sheila Malady Short story competition, and our annual festival awards.