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
Lakespeare's 'As You Like It'
Peter Wilkins
Canberra Critics Circle
25 Feb 2022
News
Lakespeare secures teacher of the stars to direct As You Like It
Ian Bushnell
Riotact
22 Sept 2021
Review
Lakespeare's best show, as you'd like it
John Lombard
Canberra City News
19 Feb 2022
Radio
ABC Canberra Breakfast
Adrienne Francis
with Taimus Werner-Gibbings
11 Sept 2021
Radio
2CC Canberra Weekender, Breakfast
Tatjana Clancy
with Taimus Werner-Gibbings
13 Nov 2021
Review
Warm lows and sweet highs provide emotional power
Simone Penkethman
Canberra City News