Following last year's smash hit, AMADEUS, TheatreiNQ returns to the Townsville Civic Theatre in 2026 to present the North Queensland Premiere of ​

SHAKESPEARE  IN  LOVE

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Promising young playwright, Will Shakespeare is tormented by writer's block until he finds his muse in the form of passionate noblewoman, Viola de Lesseps.  Her forbidden dream of being an actor on the stage brings her into Will's orbit and inspires him to write the greatest love story of all time.

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Step into the enchanting world of Shakespeare in Love, where laughter, romance, and drama collide in a dazzling celebration of theatre.  This brilliant production, adapted from the Academy Award winning film of the same name, brings to life the wit and charm of Shakespeare’s London, offering a night out that’s brimming with heart and plenty of laughs.

From the team behind the annual Shakespeare Under the Stars in Queens Gardens, don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical event that’s sure to leave you smiling long after the final curtain.​

LIMITED SEASON

MARCH 5 - 7, 2026
TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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Directed by Terri Brabon and featuring Brendan O'Connor as Henslowe.

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