Love's Labour's Lost

2pm Friday 19th; 1pm Saturday 20th; 2pm Sunday 21st June 2026

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By William Shakespeare

Vows are but breath,
And breath a vapour is’ (V.III.65)

Taking place within the romance-brewing confines of a lush walled garden, we watch a group of male students forbid themselves from falling in love in order to commit to their academic pursuits. Yet this promise is abandoned almost as swiftly as it is made…

BATS is setting this version of Love’s Labour’s Lost in our very own Queens’ College, giving audiences a window into current Cambridge life in all its brilliance and occasional ridiculousness. Above facades and false promises, love emerges as the greatest pursuit of all.

Join us for Queens' annual May Week Show, taking place upon the sunny lawns of Queens' Cloister Court, to bring to life Shakespeare’s hilarious feast of language, lessons and lovers.

Open to all, including students, the public and families. Please note that seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

(Please note that the performance on the 20th is scheduled for 1pm, not 2pm.)