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Twelfth Night
9th July 2023

Twelfth Night

Twin brother and sister are separated by a shipwreck, becoming involved in romantic interludes and mistaken identity, before finally being reunited. Comedy 1951 July 16 to 21 Special Performance for the Festival of Britain.   1959 December 15 to 19

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The Taming of the Shrew
9th July 2023

The Taming of the Shrew

In 16th century Italy, a fortune-seeker woos and wins an ill-tempered, headstrong young woman, then marries and proceeds to subjugate her. Comedy 1946 May 14 to 18 2006 February 20 to 25

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Much Ado About Nothing
4th July 2023

Much Ado About Nothing

A soon-to-be married couple conspire with a prince to trick their bickering friends into finally confessing their love for one another. Comedy 1922 (dates unknown)

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
4th July 2023

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Two pairs of lovers are forced to flee into an enchanted forest, in which the Fairy King and Queen are quarrelling and an inept troupe of amateur actors are rehearsing. Comedy 1943 October 13 to 16 This was the very

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The Merry Wives of Windsor
4th July 2023

The Merry Wives of Windsor

A knight of the realm, down on his luck, decides to restore his fortunes by seducing the wives of two wealthy citizens, but eventually gets his come-uppance. Comedy 1953 December 15 to 19

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The Merchant of Venice
4th July 2023

The Merchant of Venice

In 16th century Venice, a vengeful Jewish usurer demands a gruesome payment from a merchant who has defaulted on a loan for a friend. Drama 1923 (dates unknown) 1968 February 26 to March 2

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