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Stratford VIC 3862, Australia
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Thursday May 1 from 6:30pm, to 9:30pm
Saturday May 3 from 7:30pm, to 10:30pm
Sunday May 4 from 10:00am, to 3:00pm
Friday May 9 from 7:30pm, to 9:30pm
Saturday May 10 from 7:30pm, to 9:30pm
Wednesday May 14 from 1:30pm, to 2:30pm
Thursday May 15 from 1:30pm, to 2:30pm
Thursday May 15 from 7:30pm, to 9:30pm
Friday May 16 from 6:00pm, to 7:00pm
Friday May 16 from 7:30pm, to 9:30pm
Saturday May 17 from 7:30pm, to 9:30pm
For 30 years Stratford has hosted The Shakespeare on the River Festival, centered around the works and life of William Shakespeare. In 2025 there will be more than 20 events across two weeks. Come see the Community Players take on ‘Othello’, revel at The Bard’s Banquet and then on Sunday May [the] fourth join in the fun of The Medieval Market Faire Day on the Village Green to close off another festival. With a grand variety of traditional arts and crafts, food and beverages, fresh produce, together with live music, workshops and displays, there is something for everyone.
We have a jam packed program for 2025.
Check out key dates below:
Thursday May 1, 6.30pm
The Stratford Courthouse, 66 Princes Highway, Stratford
Tickets: Free event, no booking required.
Our official launch at The Stratford Courthouse Theatre. Featuring live performances, announcement of the winners in the Sheila Malady Short story competition and our annual festival awards.
Friday May 9, 7.30pm
Saturday May 10, 7.30pm
Thursday May 15, 7.30pm
Friday May 16, 7.30pm
Saturday May 17, Matinee (time TBC)
Saturday May 17, 7.30pm
All shows performed at the Stratford Courthouse Theatre, 66 Princes Highway, Stratford
Tickets: Adults $25 // Concession $15
Saturday May 3, 7.30pm
The Mechanics Hall, 17 Hobson St, Stratford VIC 3862
Come dressed to impress in your best as we feast and dance the night away in our ‘Dark Side’ themed event. We can’t wait for this!
Sunday May [the] Fourth, 10am-3pm
Hobson Street, Stratford
ArtCOLT (community of lost trades) and the Village Green
Tickets: Free event, no booking required.
Directed by Meg Greenway
Wednesday May 14, 1.30pm
Thursday May 15, 1.30pm
Friday May 16, 6pm
The Mechanics Hall, 17 Hobson St, Stratford VIC 3862
Tickets: All tickets $5