Virginia Shakespeare Festival

In 1753, the Hallam troupe, having broken with London's New Wells Theatre, arrived in Williamsburg to present The Merchant of Venice, the first professional production of Shakespeare in the New World.

In 2010 the Virginia Shakespeare Festival celebrates its 32nd annual season. We invite you to join us in this venerable tradition of the Bard in the 'Burg.

2010 SEASON

AS YOU LIKE IT
by William Shakespeare
July 7 – July 18
Cousins Rosalind and Celia take off to the Forest of Arden, in search of the wrongfully banished Duke and his group of merry men.  Rosalind's disguise as a boy may help keep them safe but also will prove an interesting obstacle to wooing the handsome Orlando.  One of the Bard's most beloved comedies, with songs galore and the famous "7 Ages of Man" speech to enliven the romantic escapades of not just one but four somewhat mis-matched couples. 

A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
by Robert Bolt
July 22 – August 1
Winner of multiple Tony Awards on Broadway as well as three Academy Awards for the film version, this story of Sir Thomas More's opposition to the marriage of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn finds a perfect home at the Virginia Shakespeare Festival.  Both comic at times and highly dramatic, this fascinating story of one man's unflinching honor is both an uplifting evening and an acting tour de force.  John Ammerman, who has starred in previous VSF productions of Macbeth, Illyria, and The Complete History of America Abridged returns in the title role.

Get detailed information about the 2010 performance schedule and ticket information. Tickets go on sale January 21, 2010.

You can purchase tickets online! Please note that our ticketing system only accepts Mastercard or VISA for purchases.