Experience Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in this magical new outdoor theatre production. Featuring mischievous faeries, romantic mix-ups, and laugh-out-loud moments, this enchanting performance is the perfect midsummer night treat for all ages.
Ambition and temptation collide as Doctor Faustus strikes a dark bargain. Guided by the demon Mephistopheles, he trades his soul for power—setting off on a thrilling journey that explores the true cost of desire.
Two young lovers fall hard and fast, but an age-old family feud threatens to tear them apart. Passion, conflict, and rebellion fuel this powerful retelling of Shakespeare’s most iconic romance.
A nobleman is murdered, and Sherlock Holmes is called to investigate. But what begins as a simple case soon unravels, thanks to a sharp-minded maid named Miss Adler and a twist Holmes didn’t see coming.
This mesmerising new production of Shakespeare’s powerful and timely story, Measure for Measure, is performed by four actors in the intimate surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse.
Join us for a night of laughter under the stars as Shakespeare’s most riotous comedy is given a thoroughly gallus West Coast of Scotland makeover in this uproarious new production, The Merry Wives of Wishaw, where women have the last laugh, and men can get in the bin!
In the stunning surroundings of the Kibble Palace, Henrik Ibsen’s powerful drama, Hedda Gabler, makes its Bard in the Botanics debut in this new version by Kathy McKean, with award-winning actor, Nicole Cooper, in the title role.
Set in Scotland, this dynamic new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel, Jane Eyre, holds the same spellbinding magic that has captured the hearts of readers for generations, unravelling Jane’s story from her own uncompromising and passionate perspective in the beautiful setting of Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens.
Bard in the Botanics is proud to present the Scottish premiere of David Henry Wilson’s beautiful, funny and tender drama, imagining what becomes of King Lear’s Fool, after the character disappears from Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
Bard in the Botanics presents a gripping new version of Stevenson’s iconic thriller, performed by a cast of three in the intimate surroundings of the Kibble Palace glasshouse.
“The Importance of Being Earnest” plays irresistibly with notions of propriety and relishes in the unbridled silliness and snobbery of the upper classes. This new production sees Wilde’s genius humour meet contemporary culture in a theatrical rollercoaster packed with shade, wit and vibrant characters.
Adapted from Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, just four actors play out Shakespeare’s great historical and personal drama, bringing this powerful story and its vivid characters to life in the magnificent surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse.
Bard in the Botanics opens our summer season with a new version of Shakespeare’s electrifying political thriller, as terrifyingly relevant today as it has ever been
In this new version of Shakespeare’s final play, The Tempest, past and present, reality and fantasy collide in a hauntingly beautiful story of love, loss and learning to let go.
Shakespeare’s warmest & wittiest comedy gets a thoroughly modern makeover as two of his best-loved characters are reinvented as Benedick & Bertram and the original romcom is given a 21st century twist.
Bard in the Botanics are proud to produce this thrilling Greek tragedy in a powerful new version of Medea by Kathy McKean, with award-winning actor, Nicole Cooper, in the title role.
Bard in the Botanics is thrilled to present a brand new production of Shakespeare’s most marvellous and magical play. A celebration of our freedom of expression - the right to love who we want, create what we want and be what we want - this dynamic, colourful and joyous show will be the perfect pastime for a midsummer night.
From out of a shattered world comes a celebration of the healing powers of time & the potency of forgiveness and, maybe even, a happy ending at long last! Don’t miss a rare chance to enjoy this beautiful story as Bard in the Botanics revisits Shakespeare’s great tale of redemption and renewal for the first time in fifteen years.
Join Bard in the Botanics as they return in 2021 with one of Shakespeare’s best-loved stories, weaving together joy and melancholy, heartache and laughter – and an infamous pair of yellow stockings!
Bard in the Botanics is proud to present the world premiere of this exciting new script, performed against the spectacular backdrop of the Kibble Palace glasshouse for one night only.
This new production of the tale of Shakespeare’s gloriously terrifying malcontent is performed by a cast of four actors. By turns, thrilling and horrifying, and shot through with the blackest of humour, this production is essential viewing for today’s turbulent times.
Shakespeare's most human and heartfelt tragedy is both an exciting thriller and a stunning exploration of grief, love and family that takes an audience on an exciting journey to the very core of what it means to be alive.
A brand new production of Shakespeare’s brilliant meditation on war, and leadership, and the act of ‘playing’ itself. In the gorgeous surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse, six actors tell the story of this famous King; a story full of heroism and sacrifice, as a great man ruthlessly pursues the victory he will stop at nothing to achieve.
Shakespeare’s most romantic comedy makes a welcome return to Bard in the Botanics in this brand new production. Full of warmth, wit and a very modern approach to love, this is the perfect treat for a summer’s evening.
Hot on the heels of his coronation, Edward II recalls his lover Gaveston from exile, lavishing him with titles and riches. Their all-consuming love makes enemies of the establishment, alienates the King’s once-devoted Queen and threatens to tear the kingdom to pieces. A political thriller and an intense love story, Edward II is a powerful exploration of how far society will go to destroy a love seen as taboo.
Much Ado About Nothing fizzes with sparkling wit and romance. Although the path of true love certainly does not run smooth, as the lovers face obstacles both accidental and on purpose, it’s impossible not to be swept along by the original and best romcom.
The Roman general and emperor, Mark Antony, neglects his empire for a life of decadent seduction with his mistress, Cleopatra, queen of Egypt. As their passion threatens to consume themselves and those around them, the pair are torn between love and duty – can their relationship survive when their actions affect the fate of nations? What price are you willing to pay for love?
Two young people meet and fall in love. It should be simple. But all the forces in their universe conspire to tear them apart. Bard in the Botanics presents a thrilling new outdoor production of Shakespeare's tragic love story.
Shakespeare’s explosive and prescient drama makes its first appearance at Bard in the Botanics for nearly 15 years in this thrilling new version for just 4 actors in the Kibble Palace glasshouse.
Shakespeare’s best-loved tragedy is reimagined here from the perspective not of a King, but a great Queen, in Bard in the Botanics’ thrilling and unmissable new outdoor production.
Full of passion and humanity, Timon of Athens is also a strikingly relevant echo of our own times. Bard in the Botanics is delighted to present this rare opportunity to enjoy one of Shakespeare’s most intriguing plays, presented in the stunning surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse.
As part of our 'Writing the Renaissance' series, this new production brings together Shakespeare's original play with his fellow playwright's response to it - John Fletcher's 'The Tamer Tamed' - for the ultimate battle of the sexes!
