Sydney Shakespeare Festival is a not-for-profit theatre company formed in March 2007.

Mission

Our mission is to entertain, challenge and inspire you with outdoor theatrical performances that:

• Are FREE for children, people with disabilities and older people and are affordable and accessible to all other members of the community.
  
• Illuminate meaning and deepen appreciation of Shakespeare’s plays. 
• Contain the highest level of professional and artistic integrity.
  
• Encourage you to reflect on and explore the contemporary human condition and your own creative potential.
  
• Provide career opportunities for professional and emerging arts practitioners.
  
• Raise awareness and funds for HIV research.
  

Why outdoor theatre?

Relaxing under the stars with friends, enjoying a picnic and the magic of Shakespeare while taking in the spectacular views of Rozelle Bay, the Anzac Bridge and the Sydney city skyline is a great way to spend a summer evening.

Differing from all other genres, outdoor theatre is the most magical, accessible and historical performance style.

Why Shakespeare?

The plays of William Shakespeare have captured the imagination of millions of people throughout the world for over 400 years and are as exciting and provocative now as the day they were written.