2016 Unitec Shakespeare Season

This year, the graduating Year 3 Acting cohort from Unitec’s Performing and Screen Arts have been divided into two companies to present As You Like It directed by Calum Gittins and The Winter’s Tale directed by Paul Gittins.

As You Like It could be the prototype of Romantic Comedy blending heroism with sentiment and pure fun. Themes of injustice, forgiveness and love run through the play, but all the while a sense of play pervades all. Opens June 10th.

The Winter’s Tale is both comedic and sad with themes of jealousy and suspicion playing alongside patience and hope. A man eating bear, a statue that comes to life, rogues and clowns, the play is peopled with such an array of extra-ordinary characters. Opens June 11th.

This season of back-to-back Shakespeare sees the Unitec acting programme at its best; talented and skilled performers, top industry directors and The Bard himself. Don’t miss out!

Find out more! Watch the trailer to hear from the directors and actors:https://vimeo.com/167670564

Unitec Shakespeare Season schedule

Friday, 10 June 7pm As You Like It

Saturday, 11 June 7pm The Winter’s Tale

Monday, 13 June 7pm As You Like It

Tuesday, 14 June 7pm The Winter’s Tale

Wednesday, 15 June 7pm As You Like It

Thursday, 16 June 7pm The Winter’s Tale

Friday, 17 June 7pm As You Like It

Saturday, 18 June 7pm The Winter’s Tale

Both plays will be performed at the Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, Unitec Mt Albert campus, Auckland.

Buy tickets at iTICKET.co.nz: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2016/jun/unitecs-2016-shakespeare-season or call (09) 361 1000. Booking fees apply.

Cost: $15 Adults, $10 Concession (unwaged, seniors), $5 Students/Unitec grads – ID may be required

Running time: approx. 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval) / Suitable for all audiences

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