Bringing immersive theatre experiences to you.
The Bard + Garden Party = Barden Party! In your own backyard (or public venue) with your family and friends, featuring professional actors performing our unique musical renditions of William Shakespeare’s works.
What is The Barden Party?
The Barden Party was created in 2021 after COVID-19 led to a constant stream of cancellations in the performing arts industry. Within a month we created a performance to travel safely to people’s own gardens. It became a smash-hit, 50-stop, award-winning tour of New Zealand and a 10-show tour of the United States. We’ve currently just finished our fourth consecutive Shakespeare tour (97 shows, 33 cities) and sixth show in total with our bluegrass Macbeth which we’re taking to Edinburgh Fringe 2025 in August!
Our 2024/2025 Summer tour of Australia and New Zealand is finished but come see us in Edinburgh!
We create the most talked about events of the season!
“My eyes were clinging to this production in an effort to make it last longer.”
Praise Dionysus! Reviews Melbourne
“This is exciting and brilliant theatre, breathing new life into the Bard, with impact, passion, emotion and relevance that stays with you long after the final bows.” - 5 Stars
Stage Whispers, Adelaide Fringe 2025
How it works
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You find a date that works for you
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Make sure that The Barden Party will be in your area
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Book your show via our online form
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We contact you to confirm the details and organise a deposit (public, private or schools shows)
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We send you an official invitation to send to your guests
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You organise a space for the show in your garden, or a public space
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We turn up an hour before the performance and bring Shakespeare to life right before your eyes!