Leura Park Estate and Essential Theatre presents

Shakespeare in the Vines - Romeo & Juliet

The tale...
Within the grounds of Leura Park Estate, Essential Theatre will transform the vineyard’s surrounds to the streets of Verona where cupid’s arrow flies high and blood spills through family rivalry and war.  The warring story of the Montagues and the Capulets has been told for centuries and yet, never tires.  Its resonating themes of undenying love, jealousy, fate, family greed and power still ripple through the contemporary crowds.  Delight in the humorous nature of the nurse, revel in the mischief of Mercutio or be taken away with the bond of passion between the lovers, Romeo and Juliet. 

The show...
On Saturday 12th February 2011 make your next Valentine’s Day memorable!  Take your place amongst the vines for the show to commence at 6.30pm at Leura Park Estate. Guests are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy a glass (or two) of our fabulous wines, as this epic tale unfolds.  Complete your evening and complement your wine with a delicious hamper of goodies.  Beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee will also be available to purchase.  At the end of the show, the cast will mingle with the guests and be available to discuss the production. (Gates will open from 5pm).

The winery...
This is the first time Leura Park Estate will present Shakespeare in the Vines and is delighted to be part of this fabulous event.  Established in 1995 on the Bellarine Peninsula, Leura Park Estate has firmly established itself as a renowned producer of award-winning, premium cool maritime climate wines.  Located at 1400 Portarlington Road, Curlewis, it is only a short drive or taxi-ride from all locations on the Bellarine or Geelong.  www.leuraparkestate.com.au

Tickets...
Show only $40 per person… or Show and Hamper $60 per person.

Hamper Contents:
Trio Of Gourmet Sandwiches
Smoked chicken & Olive tarts
Little Caesar Salads
Bocconcini olive, Cherry tomato & Basil Skewers
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Sweets - Pistachio Nougat
*Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available.
 
STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL OR FOOD ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT ONTO PREMISES.

The company...
Essential Theatre has been entertaining audiences across Australia with the wonderful words of Shakespeare for close to a decade.  The combination of talented actors, sense of humour, thriving passion and delivery of Shakespeare’s text has made this tour a successful, much loved, returning event to some of Australia’s most fantastic wineries.  Artistic Directors, Amanda LaBonte and Sophie Lampel, are very excited to be revisiting this splendid text and guarantee the audience something different – the play will be presented within the modern classic style and will be constructed under the guiding eye of professional Melbourne theatre director and vocal coach, Anna McCrossin-Owen.  Eight professional actors will team up to tour the country and revel in this classic love story