Welcome to Lakespeare! We are a theater company dedicated to bringing high-quality Shakespeare performances to the public, free of charge. Our performances take place in various public locations around Canberra, and we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Check out our upcoming shows below and mark your calendars!
Media
... a fresh and vibrant production of Shakespeare’s comedy, the likes of which I have never seen.
Peter Wilkins
Canberra Critics Circle
Feb 2026
From the first moments, it was obvious that this was going to be a first-rate evening of theatre.
ARNE SJOSTEDT
Canberra City News
Feb 2026
Lakespeare... appears to have become a fixture in the social calendar, attracting strong audiences who have been rewarded with committed, entertaining and...compelling performances.
Ian Bushnell
Riotact
Mar 2025
Review
The Taming of the Shrew
Frank McKone
Canberra Critics Circle
27 Feb 2026
News
A colourful, mischievous, playful Taming of the Shrew
Helen Musa
Canberra City News
21 Feb 2026
Review
The Taming of the Shrew: A Commentary by Peter Wilkins
Peter Willkins
Canberra Critics Circle
24 Feb 2026
News
It's back to laughs at Lakespeare with a gender-flipping Taming of the Shrew
Ian Bushnell
Region
14 Feb 2026
Review
A colourful, mischievous, playful Taming of the Shrew
Arne Sjostedt
Canberra City News
21 Feb 2026
News
Courageous Lakespeare deserves more support to cement it in Canberra's events calendar
Ian Bushnell
Riotact