The Illinois Shakespeare Festival exemplifies a long-established tradition of professional theatre devoted to performing the plays of William Shakespeare. Every summer, a collection of theatre professionals and interns unite in Bloomington-Normal, IL, to create a dynamic environment, one dedicated not only to education but also the enthusiastic creation of performing art.

This years next event will be held this weekend July 18-22.

The Festival's impact on the theatre world has been recognized in media and scholarly journals from Bloomington to Chicago, New York, and back in Shakespeare's home country, England. The honors Include being named one of the ten best theatre festivals anywhere by National Geographic!

 

Please visit their website for more information including show times, tickets, and a full history of this great Bloomington-Normal Illinois event! http://thefestival.org.