With the Summer in the City festival in full swing, the Victoria University season of Antony & Cleopatra is shaping up to be something special. Summer Shakespeare is celebrating 30 years as an iconic feature of the Wellington arts scene, with a production starring outstanding New Zealand theatre and screen stars Carmel McGlone and Alistair Browning.

Since Summer Shakespeare began in 1983 with a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the not-for-profit organisation has become a theatrical institution and proudly boasts as alumni many of New Zealand’s leading actors, directors and arts practitioners.

“So many great New Zealand artists cut their teeth with Summer Shakespeare,” says producer Sally Thorburn. “This anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate, commemorate and catch up with old friends.”

And Antony & Cleopatra is no different; audiences will be treated to stellar performances from household name Carmel McGlone and star of Sundance Festival hit Shopping, Alistair Browning.

Performances take place in the beautiful setting of The Dell, a picturesque picnic spot nestled in the heart of Wellington’s Botanic Gardens. Audiences are encouraged to bring a picnic and a friend along to The Dell between 15 February and 2 March to be part of this exciting milestone for Summer Shakespeare. With the force of talent assembled, they will be in for a treat, whatever the weather.

The Victoria University Season of Antony and Cleopatra
Starring Carmel McGlone and Alistair Browning
Directed by Alison Walls
The Dell, Wellington Botanic Gardens, 15 February - 02 March 2013
Tickets available from www.dashtickets.co.nz / Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre / Door Sales