Montana Shakespeare in The Parks is coming to Helena
Come join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for free performances of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and The Winter’s Tale. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy these world class performances!
We will be at Anchor Park on August 5th for Hamlet and August 6th for The Winter’s Tale.
Performances are FREE, and seating is first come, first served.
Our Inclement weather location will be the Helena Middle School Auditorium – Please check MISP’s website and social media for the most up to date information on last-minute location changes!
We will have two audio accessibility options available for each performance:
1. Personal FM receivers and headphones are available to borrow from the merchandise table.
2. A FREE app may be downloaded so that you can listen to audio from the show on your personal device (Remember to bring your own headphones!) You can follow these instructions!
– Download the AudioFetch app on your device (iOS & Android compatible)
– Connect your device to the WiFi network: Shakespeare! (no password required)
– Open the AudioFetch app to listen to the audio!
In many communities, MSIP will host special pre-show performances from local artists an hour ahead of the show. Check MSIP’s “Events Page” at shakespeareintheparks.org to find out more about pre-shows in your area.
Performance Details:
The Winter’s Tale spans sixteen years during which a jealous king accuses his wife of infidelity and exiles his newborn daughter to Bohemia where she is raised by shepherds and, ultimately, falls in love with the Bohemian king’s son. Audiences are sure to relish this story of love, loss, and forgiveness.
Hamlet tells the story of the young prince of Denmark who returns home following the sudden death of his father. The most famous ghost story ever told, Hamlet grapples with the weight of his responsibility to avenge his father’s death, to out-maneuver his traitorous uncle, and “to be, or not to be.” With some of Shakespeare’s most memorable lines and iconic characters, audiences won’t want to miss this tale of love and loss, duty vs desire, and the power of performance.
For more information and a complete tour schedule, please visit shakespeareintheparks.org!
