Bottled Poetry & The Bard
Tapping the wellspring of Shakespeare’s works, NapaShakes pairs the world's greatest interpreters of Shakespeare with the Napa Valley’s most memorable wines, celebrated culinary delights, idyllic weather and spectacular stages to satisfy an audience as hungry for world-class theatre as it is thirsty for the Valley’s legendary Cabernets. Bringing year-round professional productions featuring the world’s greatest actors, directors, musicians and theatre companies, NapaShakes is working to establish Napa Valley as a major destination for classical theatre, with the highest-quality performances on par with the Valley’s unparalleled culinary, wine, hospitality and scenic attractions.
And NapaShakes is committed to fostering an understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s life, times and writings through fun and challenging educational and community outreach programs benefitting residents, students and visitors alike.
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"This Blessed Plot" film
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In anticipation of a new year, we are re-sharing our short film "This Blessed Plot," directed by James Forbes, which proved that Shakespeare was still alive and relevant in the Napa Valley - and we believe he still is! NapaShakes will be back with screenings and performances in the fall of 2025 - meanwhile Happy New Year!!
Mark Rylance casts a spell behind the curtain as well.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.A fun take from the Folger Shakespeare Library on Shakespearean themes in The White Lotus. If you love Shakespeare, check out their entertaining and educational posts!
Shakespeare and The White Lotus: Season Two
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The Passions of Philippa
“Her passions are made of nothing but the finest part of pure love” – from Antony & Cleopatra WELCOME PHILIPPA! Renowned Shakespearean joins NapaShakes Team NapaShakes is thrilled to welcome author and Shakespeare scholar Philippa Kelly as our new director of Dramaturgy and Audience Outreach. She currently serves as Resident Dramaturg for the California…
Dude Looks Like a Lady
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY! What’s Shocking about the Globe Theatre’s “Original Practices” All-Male Shakespeare? Don’t Miss Twelfth Night at the Cameo Cinema on January 25 at 2 pm The Globe Theatre’s acclaimed production of Twelfth Night raised eyebrows with its creative cross-dressing, but Original Practices means more than just men in wigs and heels.…
This...Napa Valley
Those of us lucky enough to enjoy Napa Valley’s abundance, as full or part-time residents or as visiting artists and audience members, can make an impactful contribution to the Valley's cultural future by helping NapaShakes elevate professional Shakespeare and classical theatre to their rightful places among Napa Valley’s diverse artistic and sensory offerings. Whether by attending our performances, programs and screenings, by bringing your kids, classroom or book club to our events, by volunteering your time, goods or services, by spreading the word via social media, or by becoming a much-appreciated founding donor or sponsor, please support NapaShakes!
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"This Blessed Plot, this Earth, this Realm, this Napa Valley" adapted from King Richard II, Act 2, Scene 1 ("This England"), attributed to John of Gaunt by William Shakespeare.