Free Shakespeare in the Park 2025!
CHANGE OF LOCATION DUE TO WEATHER: Due to inclement weather, the location for the Macbeth performance has been changed to the Bard Room of the Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N 6th St, Richmond, IN 47374 (across 8th Street from Jack Elstro Plaza). Performance at 6:30-7:45 as planned. No food trucks.
Richmond Shakespeare Festival presents the Kentucky Shakespeare touring production of Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, at Morrisson-Reeves Libraray (80 N 6th St, Richmond, IN 47374) 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 CaterboxRadford’s Meat Market & DeliThe 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. 75 minutes, with no intermission.
Rain location: The play will be presented rain or shine. If rain seems likely, we will present the play indoors in the Bard Room at the Morrisson-Reeves Public Library, 80 N 6th St, Richmond, IN 47374 (across 8th Street from Jack Elstro Plaza).
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!
