“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
Seeking freedom from patriarchal expectations, four young Athenians flee into a deep, dark, magical forest, where the Fairy king orders the mischievous sprite Puck to administer a potion to confuse their affections. As King Oberon and his queen, Titania, spar over a young child, an inept troupe of players enter the wood to rehearse Pyramus and Thisbe, in preparation for mortal king Theseus’ wedding to Hippolyta. Love, sorcery, hijinks and trickery swirl into a delightful, hilarious celebration of self-discovery and transformation.
Performances
Save up to 25% with season tickets now! This show is available in the Full Season Ticket, Weekday Will, Pick 2 or 3, Choice 4+ or 6+ or as an add-on to other season ticket orders.
Single tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. Single ticket discounts are available for preview nights, groups (10-60%), youth ($10 and $20 tickets), seniors ($2 off), active military ($5 off) and CU students and employees (25%).
Volunteer performance ushers get free tickets.
Attending an outdoor show in the Boulder foothills can be unpredictable. Come prepared to enjoy the adventure by reviewing our weather policy and attire suggestions.
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival has enchanted audiences with world-class theatre on the University of Colorado Boulder campus for 70 seasons. This summer, make Shakespeare under the stars your can’t-miss tradition as we return to the beautifully renovated historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre—with complimentary seatbacks for your comfort. Learn more about CSF.
