Bell Shakespeare presents
The Lovers
23 Oct 2022 to 20 Nov 2022
Love, pop and Shakespeare!
World Premiere
Oberon and Puck have devoted centuries trying to craft the perfect happy ending. However, as they look out over an increasingly disconnected world where would-be lovers are afraid to ‘catch feels’ and the path to romance is always one swipe away, Oberon fears there will be no more happily-ever-afters.
Until one day, they happen upon four young lovers.
Directed by Shaun Rennie (RENT, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - The Phantom of the Opera) with a superb cast, a live four-piece band and an irresistibly infectious score, The Lovers is a heartwarming and hilarious retelling of Shakespeare’s beloved story that questions our enduring search for the romanticised version of true love we see in the movies.
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VenueSydney Opera House - Playhouse Session TimesSunday 23 October, 6.30pm - Preview
Tuesday 25 October, 6.30pm - Preview
Wednesday 26 October, 6.30pm - Preview
Thursday 27 October, 7pm - Preview
Friday 28 October, 7pm - Opening Night
Saturday 29 October, 1pm & 7pm
Sunday 30 October, 4pm - This performance will be followed by a Q&A session with the cast
Tuesday 1 November, 6.30pm
Wednesday 2 November, 1pm & 6.30pm
Thursday 3 November, 7pm
Friday 4 November, 7pm
Saturday 5 November, 1pm & 7pm
Sunday 6 November, 4pm
Tuesday 8 November, 6.30pm
Wednesday 9 November, 1pm & 6.30pm
Thursday 10 November, 7pm
Friday 11 November, 7pm
Saturday 12 November, 1pm* & 7pm
Sunday 13 November, 4pm
Tuesday 15 November, 6.30pm
Wednesday 16 November, 1pm & 6.30pm
Thursday 17 November, 7pm
Friday 18 November, 7pm
Saturday 19 November, 1pm & 7pm
Sunday 20 November, 4pm
* Captioned performance; Auslan Interpreted performance; Audio described performance with Tactile Tour
* Please check session times with the venue prior to booking
Ticket PricesDuration2hrs 30mins including interval
Restrictions/WarningsRecommended age 14+. Contains strong language and sexual references.
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