Richmond Shakespeare Festival presents the Kentucky Shakespeare touring production of The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, at Jack Elstro Plaza (47 N 6th St, Richmond, IN 47374) on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Food trucks at 5:30. Free Admission. Please bring a chair or blanket.

Story: Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, uses magic to create a storm (tempest) and shipwreck his traitorous enemies on his island. Through his spirit-servant Ariel, Prospero manipulates the survivors, leading to themes of betrayal, romance, and ultimately forgiveness and mercy.

Food and beverages offered by:
Radford’s Meat Market and Deli
Downtown Deli and Catering Company
The Cordial Cork

This presentation made possible with support from the City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation, Mary Ann Hanes, the Doxpop Charitable Giving Fund at the Wayne County Foundation, 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 6th 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 library, is 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 Much Ado About Nothing on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00. Same location. We hope you can join us then as well!