The Ensemble's July 2006 production, Shakespeare's Briefs - or - Let's Kill All the Lawyers! will take place in an actual courtroom. This 45 minute show brings together some of Shakespeare's most memorable trial scenes to examine his treatment of justice and judgment.
In an Australian first, the Banco Court of the Queensland Supreme Court Complex will become a hyper-realistic set for some of the most famous and infamous Shakespeare trials - including The Merchant of Venice and The Winter's Tale, and featuring guest judges drawn from the bench of the Queensland Supreme Court.
Opening with a spectacular gala event on 17th July and continuing with hour-long lunch time and early evening performances throughout the week, Shakespeare's Briefs will be a part of the World Shakespeare Congress, a quinquennial celebration of the Bard's works to be held in Brisbane for the first and only time from 16th to 21st July.
Let's Kill All the Lawyers is supported by the Supreme Court Library and follows in the wake of QSE's critically acclaimed "re-gendered" Comedy of Errors.
WHEN? - Performances last approximately 50 minutes, and run during the World Shakespeare Congress, between 17 and 21 July. Showtimes are 1pm Monday through Friday, and 6pm Monday through Thursday
WHERE? - The Banco Court, located on the second floor of the Law Courts Complex at 304 George Street.
COST? - Tickets are $15 full, $10 concession (and groups of 10 or more).
PARKING? - Pay parking can be found where
available on the street or in one of the nearby public car parks. Please allow
plenty of time to park, as the building is in a busy section of the city.
BOOKINGS - If you haven't already booked,
you may send an e-mail to bookings@qldshakespeare.org with your full name, a
telephone number, your e-mail address, the date and time of the performance, and
the number of tickets you require. Alternately, you may leave this information
on our voice-mail on (07) 3365 3269. Please make your request 24 hours in
advance of the performance you would like to attend and we will contact you to
confirm your booking. Tickets are also available at the door.
ADVANCED PAYMENTS - QSE accepts cheques and
money orders, sent to:
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble
Shakespeare's Briefs Tickets
46 Brassey Street
FAIRFIELD Q 4103
Payments will be confirmed by e-mail or telephone once received. If you have
paid in advance, please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to showtime to collect
your tickets - paper tickets will not be posted.
GROUP BOOKINGS - Please note that groups are
required to pay in advance, and that all advance payments are non-refundable. If
you have made a group booking, please arrive at least 20 minutes early to pick
up your tickets.
SCHOOL
GROUPS - Teachers are
requested to accompany their students in a 1 to 15 ratio. For each 10 students
booked, one teacher is admitted free of charge. Additional teachers are charged
the $10 group rate.
For more info on the congress, visit the World Shakespeare Congress website.