Join Butterfly Theatre for an evening’s soiree of unforgettable Shakespearean songs, sonnets and most famous scenes. Butterfly Theatre started their immersive theatre experiences in non-traditional theatre spaces in 2013 and since 2020 have been performing their critically acclaimed Shakespeare Shows in a variety of performance spaces. Now it is time to present Shakespeare Under The Stars which will be tailor-made to showcase the delights of Glen Ewin Estate. 

A selection of English Renaissance music by John Dowland will be performed by brothers Callum Logan (countertenor) and James Logan (lutenist) for those attending the VIP Dinner & Show package. Dowland’s songs were highly popular during the Elizabethan era and were likely enjoyed by William Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

After a short break patrons will be invited to continue their Elizabethan entertainment on the Gatehouse lawns to enjoy the first half of Shakespeare Under The Stars. Their ensemble of six players (actors and musicians) will explore themes of love and nature as written by Shakespeare in words and songs. South Australian composer Jodie O’Regan (her most recent work premiered in November’s Chamber music Festival On the Terrace) was commissioned to compose musical accompaniments that embody the Elizabethan sentiment within a fresh contemporary folk style.

As the sun sets and following a brief interlude, the second half of the performance wil begin on the deck. The tone transitions to themes of ambition, melancholy and the various stages of the human experience. As always Shakespeare’s words enhance and transform our understandings. And as our revels are ending we end too with a hey ho!

Show Only (Begins at 715pm on the Gatehouse lawns, pre drinks available for purchase from 630pm) 
$45.00 per person

VIP Dinner & Show 
$99.00 per person 
Includes (Begins at 600pm): A 2 course set dinner in the Gatehouse Bar prior to the commencement of the show. Priority reserved seating at the show. 

Menu
Bread roll, butter, olive oil & balsamic
Entree
Tomato tartare, whipped ricotta, herb oil, burnt macadamia, sour dough croutons (v)
Main Course
Free range chicken kiev, potato & leek gratin, baby peas & beans (gf,nf)

*Ticket Options: Please note tables will be assigned per booking for the dinner, therefore please have everyone at your table booked in the same transaction. Dietary requirements to be specified when completing ticket order in the note section (vegan, allergies, gluten free, etc).