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!
Review
Lakespeare’s production was highly entertaining, while Shakespeare’s text lost none of its import in the telling.
Peter Wilkins
Canberra Critics Circle
25 Feb 2024
News
Taimus wants to kick big goals with Henry V
Helen Musa
Canberra City News
14 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024
Review
Team Lakespeare kicks around Henry V
Arne Fealing
Canberra City News
25 Feb 2024
News
Lakespeare packs down for a season of Henry V like you've never seen before
Ian Bushnell
RiotAct
9 Feb 2024
Review
Lakespeare's 'As You Like It'
Peter Wilkins
Canberra Critics Circle
25 Feb 2022
Media
There is not much that can replace seeing the story unfold in the open air, from a band of talented players who know how to capture the energy and sense of pure story telling that made Shakespeare himself so popular.
Arne Fealing
Canberra City News
Feb 2024
Lakespeare is a jewel in Canberra’s theatrical crown and it is time to support a company that proves too well that it is a Canberra cultural treasure.
Peter Wilkins
Canberra Critics Circle
Feb 2022
Since 2018, Lakespeare has enriched Canberra's cultural life with free Shakespeare in open spaces.
John Lombard
Canberra City News
Feb 2022