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The Barden Party: Shakespeare Double Bill
30 May @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEST

The Barden Party, is back with their signature blend of humour and heart, transforming Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth into unforgettable experiences full of music, mischief and magic in a special Shakespeare Double Bill.
The team brings its usual fun-loving spin to R&J, filling Shakespeare’s most famous play with its general hilarious, heartfelt antics. Set as a modern-bohemian romance put to Kiwi and Australian music you love, and that you’ve never heard before… You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll dance the night away.
Plus the award-winning, internationally touring Macbeth is coming to Melbourne. With humour, heart and live music, this bold reimagining blends Shakespeare’s dark tale of ambition and betrayal with a cheeky bluegrass twist – Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before!
These aren’t your average Shakespearean plays. Come see what all the drama’s about – your recovery may take some time.
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