Camden Shakespeare Festival presents THE TEMPEST and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, July 26 – August 14

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Camden, Maine — Camden Shakespeare Festival is pleased to present THE TEMPEST and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS for its 2016 summer season, July 26 to August 14. Featuring professional actors, designers and technicians from Maine and across the country, the performances are presented in conjunction with the Camden Public Library with the support of local businesses and volunteers. Advance tickets are on sale now at a reduced price at Zoot Coffee, 31 Elm St in Camden. Tickets must be purchased in person at this location by July 25 to receive the special presale price.
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Starring John Burstein, THE TEMPEST is set on a remote island inhabited by the exiled sorcerer Prospero, his beautiful daughter Miranda, and a host of otherworldly creatures and spirits including the monstrous Caliban and ethereal Ariel. Prospero conjures a tempest to shipwreck his usurping brother Antonio along with his entourage, the complicit King of Naples and his son Ferdinand. Through his magical arts, Prospero exposes his brother’s treachery, redeems the King and restores Miranda to her proper station through marriage to Ferdinand. Believed to be Shakespeare’s last play, THE TEMPEST offers the Bard’s reflections upon the power of theatre itself. By turns deeply moving, visually stunning, humorous and romantic, THE TEMPEST is a lush illusion, rich with poetry and dazzling theatrical magic. This production will feature an abundance of song, as well as genuine illusions designed by a professional magician. THE TEMPEST will be presented outdoors in the Camden Library Amphitheater.​

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, Shakespeare’s first comedy, delivers non-stop humorous high jinks. The show has it all: madcap comedy, mistaken identity, seduction, slapstick, verbal sparring, vaudeville, two sets of twins, and a family reunion beyond belief. THE COMEDY OF ERRORS packs a comedic wallop! This production will be presented indoors at High Mountain Hall.

Performances dates for THE TEMPEST in the Camden Amphitheatre are July 26, 27, 28, August 4, 5, 7,10,13 and 14. All performances begin at 6pm.

Performance dates for THE COMEDY OF ERRORS in High Mountain Hall are July 29, 30, 31, August 3, 6, 11 and 12. All performances begin at 7pm.


Tickets for both shows are available at BrownPaperTickets.com, by calling 207-464-0008, or at the theatre one hour prior to each performance, depending on availability. For a limited time, tickets may be purchased at a discount at Zoot Coffee, 31 Elm St in Camden. Tickets must be purchased in person at this location by July 25 to receive the special presale price.