PUBLIC SHOWS
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The Barden Party!
Bring your friends and family to a public performance of hilarious, music-filled Shakespeare theatre by The Barden Party! We started out performing in gardens and backyards in New Zealand, so adapting to public performances at wineries, historical homes, resorts, parks, and stages of any size is a piece of cake!
See all upcoming public show dates and locations below.
Public Shows
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If you can’t find a public show near you, don’t worry! We’re constantly travelling and will continue to update this page with new shows as they are confirmed.
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Much Ado Season Finale!!
You're invited to the Season Finale of the award-winning Barden Party's latest production of Much Ado About Nothing.
For this special show, the entire double cast of the show will appear on stage for the first and last time.
Much Ado at Stratford Shakespeare Fest
The Barden Party has been developing a reputation as one of NZ's most in-demand theatre groups and they bring to the festival their rock-a-billy reimagining of Much Ado About Nothing for 3 fantastic performances in 3 totally different and delightful venues; surrounded by the serenity of Hollard Gardens, the stunning sculptures and scenery of Te Popo Gardens, or in the shadow of the Malone Gates, in King Edward Park.
Bring a picnic and let this talented ensemble sweep you away!
Much Ado at Stratford Shakespeare Festival!
The Barden Party has been developing a reputation as one of NZ's most in-demand theatre groups and they bring to the festival their rock-a-billy reimagining of Much Ado About Nothing for 3 fantastic performances in 3 totally different and delightful venues; surrounded by the serenity of Hollard Gardens, the stunning sculptures and scenery of Te Popo Gardens, or in the shadow of the Malone Gates, in King Edward Park.
Bring a picnic and let this talented ensemble sweep you away!
Much Ado at Stratford Shakespeare Fest!
The Barden Party has been developing a reputation as one of NZ's most in-demand theatre groups and they bring to the festival their rock-a-billy reimagining of Much Ado About Nothing for 3 fantastic performances in 3 totally different and delightful venues; surrounded by the serenity of Hollard Gardens, the stunning sculptures and scenery of Te Popo Gardens, or in the shadow of the Malone Gates, in King Edward Park.
Bring a picnic and let this talented ensemble sweep you away!
Much Ado About Nothing at Old St Paul's
The award-winning Barden Party is staging its brand of hilarious musical Shakespeare on the lawn at Old St Paul's. Bring your own picnic and blanket and settle in for an afternoon of family-friendly magic with a raucous 'rockabilly retelling' of The Bard's tale of love, mischief and mistaken identity.
Much Ado About Nothing does Dunedin Fringe!
As part of three show run at Dunedin Fringe, the Barden Party returns to the Waitati Opera House Gardens to showcase its new performance of Much Ado About Nothing. The Barden Party delighted last festival’s audiences and came away with an Excellence Award. Now this rockabilly retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tale of mischief, love and mistaken identity promises to be a showstopper. Featuring music from Billy Joel, Outkast, the B52s and more!
Much Ado About Nothing does Dunedin Fringe!
As part of three show run at Dunedin Fringe, the Barden Party heads to Olveston House to showcase its new performance of Much Ado About Nothing. The Barden Party delighted last festival’s audiences and came away with an Excellence Award. Now this rockabilly retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tale of mischief, love and mistaken identity promises to be a showstopper. Featuring music from Billy Joel, Outkast, the B52s and more!
Much Ado About Nothing does Dunedin Fringe!
As part of three show run at Dunedin Fringe, the Barden Party returns to Larnach Castle to showcase its new performance of Much Ado About Nothing. The Barden Party delighted last festival’s audiences and came away with an Excellence Award. Now this rockabilly retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tale of mischief, love and mistaken identity promises to be a showstopper. Featuring music from Billy Joel, Outkast, the B52s and more!
Isel Park, Nelson
Much Ado About Nothing brought to you by Nelson City Council and Creative Communities Nelson.
Much Ado About Nothing
The award-winning, sellout sensation of the summer is coming to the Christchurch Arts Centre this March with another piece of Shakespearean musical magic like you’ve never seen before. Brought to you as part of the Arts Centre Festival!
Much Ado About Nothing
The award-winning, sellout sensation of the summer is coming to Common Ground in Christchurch’s New Brighton this March with another piece of Shakespearean musical magic like you’ve never seen before. A free event supported by Sustain South Brighton.
Lakehouse Arts, Takapuna, Auckland
The Barden Party comes to Takapuna for two nights of rollicking, rockabilly Shakespearean hilarity! Tickets here
Lakehouse Arts, Takapuna, Auckland
The Barden Party comes to Takapuna for two nights of rollicking, rockabilly Shakespearean hilarity! Tickets here
The Honest Lawyer, Nelson
The Barden Party returns to the back meadow at the Honest Lawyer! Bring a chair, blanket and a suggested donation of $20pp and enjoy an afternoon of magic!
Fairfield House, Nelson
The Barden Party returns to Fairfield for two nights of Much Ado hilarity. Get your tickets here!
Fairfield House, Nelson
The Barden Party returns to Fairfield for two nights of Much Ado hilarity. Get your tickets here!
