Bard in the Botanics 2008
21st June-2nd Aug 2008
Festival Summary
"The perfect way to enjoy a summer’s evening."
The Sunday Herald
As has been demonstrated time and time again in outdoor venues across the globe, William Shakespeare plays work very well in the open air – and Glasgow's world-famous Botanic Gardens in the city's West End provide a great backdrop for just such an event. In these historic, inspiring grounds many of the Bard's favourites, including:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Antony and Cleopatra
- The Tempest
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Henry V
have been performed to thrilled audiences and outstanding critical acclaim. Glasgow Repertory Company's annual outdoor William Shakespeare festival is unique in Scotland. Some of the outdoor performances include and invigorating walk through the lovely grounds, but fortunately picnic baskets are available to keep the hungry theatre-goer going for more. Also included are indoor performances are at Oran Mor, just across the Byres Road/Great Western Road junction beside the Botanic Gardens.
Where in Glasgow?
Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
How to get there?
Road:
Off A82 Great Western Road (corner Great Western Road/Queen Margaret
Drive, top of Byres Road/Inverquhomery Road) approximately 3km (2 miles)
northwest of city centre.
Underground:
Hillhead station Bus: 3, 11, 18, 20, 41, 59, 89 and 90 stop near the
Botanic Gardens at regular intervals.
How much does it cost
Prices vary by performance, usually £5-£15.
More information?
Glasgow Repertory Company
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0UE
Tel +44 (0)141 334 3995
Email info@glasgowrep.org
Website www.bardinthebotanics.org
