Scene Theatre Sydney has announced its third annual Soiree, this year devoted entirely to William Shakespeare. The Shakespeare Soiree will present scenes from six of the playwright's best known works across two performances on Saturday 5 December 2026 at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel in Sydney's CBD.
The show is performed by actors Jo Bloom and Charles Mayer alongside their son Harley, all members of Come You Spirits, a Shakespeare theatre company. Together the trio will present excerpts spanning comedy, romance and drama, drawing from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Antony and Cleopatra, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, Othello and The Taming of the Shrew. Audiences may also be treated to a surprise appearance by Queen Elizabeth I.
The event is designed to welcome both Shakespeare devotees and newcomers in a relaxed, family friendly setting. Scene Theatre Sydney, a not-for-profit company and registered charity, has been producing accessible theatre since 2008.
A themed bar, The Bard's Bar, will open 30 minutes before each performance, giving patrons time to settle in before the action begins. The venue is close to both Gadigal Metro and Town Hall Station.
Two sessions are on offer: a 3pm matinee and a 7pm evening performance, both on the same day.
What: The Shakespeare Soiree
Where: Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
When: Saturday 5 December 2026, 3pm and 7pm
Tickets: Book now