Bell Shakespeare

To get you in the spooky season spirit, writer Andy McLean answers 10 burning questions about Shakespeare’s creepiest trio! 
 
Read all about whether the witches were real, King James’ obsession with the occult and much more via the link in bio.
 
You know what’s even scarier? How fast seats are flying out the door for MACBETH at the Sydney Opera House, 18 November to 6 December.

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, and every day, we celebrate teachers and the incredible work they do.

For 10 years, Teachers Mutual Bank has partnered with us on the National Teacher Mentorship, supporting 30 teachers each year to transform the teaching of Shakespeare in classrooms across Australia.

To mark this milestone, together we've created The Best of Us, a powerful documentary detailing the profound impact the mentorship is having on schools and communities.

This short film is available to watch now - bit.ly/TheBestOfUsFilm

Meet our incredible cast of Play In A Day Melbourne - Don Bridges, Sharon Davis, John Marc Desengano, Grant Foulkes, Amanda LaBonté, Brian Lipson, Stephen Phillips, Deidre Rubenstein, Naomi Rukavina and Asalemo Tofete, who will have one day to rehearse VOLOPONE, OR, THE FOX with Director Tim Paige before they step on stage and perform at .

Don't miss out, get your tickets here - https://bit.ly/PlayInADayMelb

We are hiring a Venue & Technical Supervisor to join our Operations team at our home on Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

From rehearsals and performances to events and workshops, you’ll help make it all happen!

Head to the link in our bio to learn more and apply. ⭐🎭

The Players are back on the road in 2027 with support from our Players National Tour Partner, Teachers Health!

Featuring Andy Griffiths' JUST MACBETH! (ABRIDGED), crowd favourite SHAKESPEARE IS DEAD, and new senior shows focusing on HAMLET and OTHELLO, The Players are the perfect complement to classroom study. Bring fun, interactive and high-energy Shakespeare performance straight into your school, no buses required.

All states and territories, including capital cities and regional towns. Subsidies available.

Head to our website for more information and book your performances today - bit.ly/ThePlayers2027

"A community of people giving what they can, where they can, has the power to make a meaningful difference."

On Thursday 22 October, artists and arts organisations across the country come together for AusArt Day, one powerful day to raise funds for their work and creative ambitions.

Our Philanthropy and Major Gifts Manager, Ell Katte, puts her two cents in on why you should spare a dollar for the arts.

Read her blog here - bit.ly/AusArtDayBlog

Anna Tregloan's costume design bewitches audiences from banquet to battlefield.

Immerse yourself in her sketches of post-war 1920s attire, where Peter Evans’ MACBETH moves between military uniform and high-society fashion. Military overcoats allow swift transitions between worlds, while doubling as a field of the fallen.

Join us and be swept into this haunting dinner party. MACBETH plays at the Sydney Opera House from 18 November to 6 December.

Tickets via the link in our bio.