NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival is returning to celebrate 25 years of serving Michiana with world-class productions of various beloved Shakespeare works. 

The NSDF Community Company kicks off the season with ShakeScenes at 2 p.m. on July 19 at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and Shakespeare After Hours at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 25 at LangLab.

ShakeScenes is a wonderful afternoon of Shakespearean shenanigans. This popular event features K-12 students from the Michiana area performing scenes from and inspired by Shakespeare. This family-friendly performance has introduced thousands of children across the region to Shakespeare since its inception in 2002.

ShakeScenes will be free but ticketed and tickets can be reserved here.

Shakespeare After Hours is back for another no holds-barred evening of fun at South Bend’s iconic performance space LangLab. This adults-only night of entertainment highlights Shakespeare's outrageous side as local artists perform works drawn from and inspired by Shakespeare.

Shakespeare After Hours will be $15 per ticket and can be purchased here. 

The NDSF Professional Company will later stage Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy King Lear from Aug. 21 through Aug. 31.

As an aging king seeks to divide his kingdom amongst his three daughters, the forces of jealousy, blindness, and madness threaten his reign and the future of not just his country, but his family. Shakespeare's King Lear is one of the playwright's greatest creations.

King Lear ticket prices vary from $10-$75 and can be purchased here.

The NSDF Community Company will also be hosting pre-show and post-show events including an opening night celebration at 6 p.m. on Aug. 21, a post-show actor questionnaire, pre-show seminars, and a gallery stroll with Peter Holland.  

Call (574) 631-3777, visit their website, or follow on Facebook, Threads, and Instagram for information on ticketing & parking, and to learn more about the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival’s current and future seasons.