Free Shakespeare in the Park 2025!

Richmond Shakespeare Festival presents the Kentucky Shakespeare touring production of Macbet, by William Shakespeare, at Jack Elstro Plaza (47 N 6th St, Richmond, IN 47374) on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Food trucks at 5:30 PM. Free Admission. Please bring a chair or blanket.

Story: Scottish general Macbeth, driven by ambition and prophecies from three witches, murders King Duncan and seizes the throne. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, he commits further acts of violence, leading to his own downfall and the restoration of the rightful heir, Malcolm, to the throne.

Food and beverages offered by:

  • What the Truck by Caterbox
  • Radford’s Meat Market & Deli
  • The Cordial Cork

Please join us

This presentation made possible with support from the City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation, the Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau, and donors like you.

Play starts at 6:30pm. 90 minutes, with no intermission.

Parking: No problem! There is a parking lot with handicap spaces adjacent to the performance area in Jack Elstro Plaza. Enter the lot from N 6th St or N 7th St.

Accessibility: Yes! The performance venue, part of a public park, is recently constructed and ADA compliant. If you have questions about the facility or require assistance, please contact us at 765-373-9022 or info@richmondshakes.org.

Save the date: We will also be presenting A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00. Same location. We hope you can join us then as well!

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