Shakespeare in the Vines 2012

 "Much Ado About Nothing" 

Essential Theatre in partnership with the Small Winemakers Centre are thrilled to present Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.  

Saturday 28th April 2012

• Hampers, seating & entertainment will be available from 1pm   

   
  

• Performance commences at 3pm & concludes at 5pm (includes a 20 minute interval)

• The actors will be available to meet & mingle with the audience after the performance.

• Tickets: $42.00 per person

   

•  Ticket + gourmet hamper  $64.00 per person (view Hamper Menu)

•  Children 14 and under are free but must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult

Please note there is no BYO food or alcohol to this event - hampers, food, wine & beer stalls will be available on the day.

Tickets now available on-line at stickytickets.com.au

Or contact us on 02 4998 7668 or  E: info@smallwinemakers.com.au

We invite you to sit back, sip on one of our fabulous glasses of wine, and relax as this tale unfolds.

The Tale

After victory at war Don Pedro leads his soldiers including the dashing young Claudio and the clever wordsmith Benedick to the home of Leonato.

The soldiers are greeted warmly by Leonato and his charming daughter Hero and consequently invited to stay for the month.

Leonato’s witty niece, Beatrice, engages in a merry war of words with Benedick; both talking a mile a minute, proclaiming their scorn for love, marriage, and each other.

In contrast, Claudio and Hero upon meeting for the first time are rendered practically speechless by their love for one another and are quickly betrothed. Everyone is convinced Benedick and Beatrice should couple, so a cunning plan to trick them into confessing their love for each other is devised.

Meanwhile the bastard brother of Don Pedro, Don John, devises a meddling plan to trick Claudio into rejecting Hero at the altar accusing her of being unfaithful.

The acerbic wit and feisty intelligence of Beatrice and Benedick make them two of Shakespeare’s most irresistible characters. Amongst the romance Shakespeare also delights us with comical mishaps of the night watchmen, Dogberry and Verges.

This tenth anniversary production promises to be bigger and better than ever.  What fun!

Terms & Conditions of Entry

 By purchasing tickets, patrons accept and agree to the terms and conditions.

• Only valid ticket holders will be permitted admission to the concert.
• Persons under 14 will be admitted free of charge but must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or legal guardian at all times.
• Strictly no BYO alcohol beverage or food is to be brought on site. This will be enforced by security at entry gates.
• Food can be purchased from the food stalls set up on site. Bars and food stalls will be open from 1.00pm.
• Shakespeare in the Vines is a rain or shine event. In the event of rain the event will be moved indoors. The event will only be cancelled if there is a safety risk to patrons, staff or performers. In the event of cancellation, the Small Winemakers Centre will not be liable for any expenses, costs, loss or damage, whether direct or consequential that may be incurred as a result of cancelled accommodation, transfers, hire charges or by any other circumstances or matters.
• The amphitheatre is grass underfoot so it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes. Space is limited so please keep others in mind when securing your spot.
• No on-selling of tickets is permitted. Tickets are nonrefundable.
• All patrons entering will be subject to bag searches.
• Persons are prohibited from entering with the following items:
•  Alcohol or food
• Umbrellas,tables, chairs and tents (Fold up chairs with a height of  less than 15cm accepted only in general admission area).
• Animals(except for authorised guide dogs/companion dogs).
• Any other object that the promoter considers inappropriate.

Persons may be refused entry for the following;

Any person deemed to be intoxicated and/or disorderly or who does not comply with a request to conduct a bag search or does not comply with a request from the organiser, security or regulatory bodies.