After bringing you a plague induced “virtual” season, followed by a shortened 2021 season, The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is delighted to be back to full capacity for our 25th Anniversary Season!

This summer we are proud to present Hamlet directed by CSF’s artistic director, Dusten A. Welch, as well as The Learned Ladies by Moliere, translated by Timothy Mooney and directed by Keira McDonald.

The season kicks off with Shakespeare’s melancholy prince, widely considered one of the greatest plays in the English language. If you only know Hamlet from a high school English class, be prepared for an intense and visceral experience. Hamlet performs from June 24 - July 10, hitting parks and public spaces all over the Greater Cleveland area. All performances start at 7 p.m.

Hamlet Tour Dates:

  • Friday, June 24: Cleveland Heights/Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park

  • Saturday, June 25: Bentleyville/Bentleyville Community Park

  • Sunday, June 26: Berea/Coe Lake Park

  • Friday, July 1: South Euclid/Notre Dame College

  • Saturday, July 2: Mentor/James A. Garfield Historic Site

  • Sunday, July 3: Shaker Heights/Van Aken Market District

  • Friday, July 8: Tremont/Lincoln Park

  • Saturday, July 9: Lorain/Black River Landing

  • Sunday, July 10: Bay Village/BAYarts
Our second production this summer is The Learned Ladies written by Moliere, essentially the French equivalent to Shakespeare, and a gentleman responsible for some of the finest comedies ever presented onstage. The Learned Ladies performs July 22 - August 7. All performances start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

The Learned Ladies Tour Dates:

  • Friday, July 22: Cleveland Heights/Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park

  • Saturday, July 23: Lakewood/Lakewood Park

  • Sunday, July 24: Berea/Coe Lake Park

  • Friday, July 29: Downtown Cleveland/Public Square

  • Saturday, July 30: Mentor/James A. Garfield Historic Site

  • Sunday, July 31: Lorain/Black River Landing

  • Friday, August 5: Euclid/Sims Park

  • Saturday, August 6: Tremont/Lincoln Park

  • Sunday, August 7: Lakeside/Lakeside Chautauqua *6 p.m. start*

  • As always, CSF’s performances are FREE, but donations are gladly accepted! We encourage you to bring a blanket or lawn chair. And, of course, bring a picnic to indulge in the full “Shakespeare in the Park” experience!
  • Our performances are outdoors, but we do attempt to secure indoor spaces near our venues in case of inclement weather. Please follow our social media pages for any updates.
  • Visit our website cleveshakes.com for more information on our venues, season, and The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival.
    We look forward to seeing you in the park!