“Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐” KING LEAR has opened at Arts Centre Melbourne and audiences are absolutely loving it! Only a few tickets remain for the season, so book now to avoid disappointment before KING LEAR must close this Sunday. Book now: bit.ly/3AbUmWo

Happy 2024 Summer Olympics! To celebrate the games, today we bring you three fun facts that link Shakespeare with the Olympics. Know any other sporty Shakespeare facts? Drop us a repost 👇

Last Thursday we had the pleasure of hosting Sonnets & Semillon, our annual evening of performances paired with curated wine tastings from our friends at Tyrrell's Wines. It was a night full of laughter, bubbles, and brilliant acting. Thank you to all who joined us!

There is just one month until IN A NUTSHELL: THE POETRY OF VIOLENCE opens in The Neilson Nutshell! This is 90 minutes of Shakespeare that will leave you entertained, enriched and inspired. 4–8 September | Sydney 13–14 September | Canberra Book now: bit.ly/38bagSX

Day one of the 2024 National Teacher Conference has just wrapped up! It has been a day of conversations, connections and intellectual nourishment, where we heard from guest speakers Andy Griffiths and Kyle Morrison. We can't wait for day two! Book now: bit.ly/3AhX90i

Day two of the 2024 National Teacher Conference has concluded, marking the end of this year’s conference! Thank you to all who joined us over the past two days, it has been such a pleasure to host you. For more about our education programs, head to: bit.ly/3SIugAu

Tonight, the cast of KING LEAR takes to the stage for their final performance. Congratulations to the cast, crew and creative team! It has been a pleasure to tell this story with you. To find out what’s up next at Bell Shakespeare, head to: bit.ly/4dDJJKb

We are thrilled to announce the cast of IN A NUTSHELL: THE POETRY OF VIOLENCE — featuring Peter Evans, Lucy Bell, James Evans, Madeline Li, Nigel Poulton, Jessica Tovey and Darius Williams! Sydney 4–8 Sep | Canberra 13–14 Sep | Book now: bit.ly/38bagSX

Give your students an active, immersive Shakespeare experience with our in-school workshops! Over two hours, our teaching artists dissect Shakespeare’s language, themes, key discussion points and more in an energetic environment. Book a workshop now: bit.ly/4dlQMrh

Want to get the edge over your opponents at our trivia night this month? Here are four clues to the categories of our Shakespeare Pop Trivia Night. Hit the books and join us on Thurs 29 August for an evening of banter, bluffing and book smarts. Book now: bit.ly/4ckWx7v

Are you interested in joining Bell Shakespeare in 2025? We are #hiring! Expressions of interest are now open for a number of production and crew roles! For more information, and to apply: bit.ly/Bell-careers

Day one of rehearsals for IN A NUTSHELL: THE POETRY OF VIOLENCE has kicked off! Over the next two weeks, the team will dive into Shakespeare's world, analysing his use of language when discussing violence. Sydney 4–8 Sep | Canberra 13–14 Sep | Book now: bit.ly/38bagSX

Today we’re throwing it back to 2022’s iteration of IN A NUTSHELL! For more "beautifully executed" content, join us in 2024 for IN A NUTSHELL: THE POETRY OF VIOLENCE, featuring a whole new cast. Syd 4–8 Sep | Can 13–14 Sep | Book now: bit.ly/38bagSX 📸 Tony Davison

There is just ONE WEEK until our Shakespeare Pop Trivia Night: The Good, The Bard and The Ugly! If you haven't booked your table, we're offering a 24-hour flash sale! Get in quick and grab a ticket for $20! 🔗 bit.ly/4duJCkJ

The Players are taking a break from their national tour this October to bring JUST ROMEO AND JULIET! to Sydney. Make sure you join us from 9–12 October at The Seed on Pier 2/3 Sydney, and book your tickets while you can! Book now: bit.ly/4cIBTOx

Our pop trivia night THE GOOD THE BARD AND THE UGLY is taking over The Seed tomorrow night! There are a limited number of tickets available for any last-minute quiz masters, but make sure to get in quick. Book now: bit.ly/3XlO7s8

Sit down with Peter Evans, Director of IN A NUTSHELL: THE POETRY OF VIOLENCE, as he answers your burning questions about the production: bit.ly/3z00gcU IN A NUTSHELL: THE POETRY OF VIOLENCE plays in Sydney from 4–8 September and Canberra from 13–14 September.

"There is an element to this where it is a little bit messy and ad hoc, but that's the exciting part of live theatre." Hear from Director Peter Evans, and actor Jessica Tovey on what to expect from IN A NUTSHELL: THE POETRY OF VIOLENCE. Book now: bit.ly/bell-nutshell

Shakespeare Distilled with Archie Rose is back in 2024! Join us for a spirited evening of performance and gin tasting in The Seed, Pier 2/3 Sydney on 5 Nov, or at the Monster Salon at Ovolo Nishi, Canberra on 17 Oct. SYD: bit.ly/4e6RY1U CAN: bit.ly/4e8cJKi

IN A NUTSHELL: THE POETRY OF VIOLENCE opens in The Neilson Nutshell tonight 🎉 MUST close in Sydney this Sunday 8 September before heading to Canberra Theatre Centre from 13–14 September. Get in while you can. Book now: bellshakespeare.com.au/in-a-nutshell 📸 Brett Boardman