Lakespeare | Shakespeare by the Lakes | Canberra ACT, Australia

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Season VIII

Season eight will feature Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Joshua Wiseman. There is a mix of free outdoor shows (please register to assist with planning) as well as a number of ticketed indoor performances in various formats. There is something for everyone!

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The following shows are upcoming:

A captivating adaption that had laughing one minute and crying the next.

Katrina, Higgins

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In the news...

For more, see the media page.

The Taming of the Shrew

Frank McKone

Canberra Critics Circle

27 February 2026

For more, see the media page.

The Taming of the Shrew: A Commentary by Peter Wilkins

Peter Willkins

Canberra Critics Circle

24 February 2026

For more, see the media page.

A colourful, mischievous, playful Taming of the Shrew

Arne Sjostedt

Canberra City News

21 February 2026

for more, see Media...

You start with the philosophy that theater is important to people’s lives. If you don’t believe this, then you might as well give up.

Joseph Papp,

founder of New York’s

Shakespeare in the Park.

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