1st Edinburgh Shakespeare Festival
The Ross Open Air Theatre, Princes Street Gardens
27th June to 12th July 2006

Following last year's sell-out tour the British Shakespeare Company are proud to announce the 1st Edinburgh Shakespeare Festival.

The Ross Open Air Theatre, nestled in the stunning world heritage site that is Princes Street Gardens, has to be the most stunning setting in the world for Shakespeare's plays.

Edinburgh Castle in the heart of Scotland's Capital provides a magnificent and awe-inspiring backdrop for two of Shakespeare's most popular plays - A Midsummer Night's Dream, his best loved romantic comedy and Romeo & Juliet, the greatest love story ever told.

These productions are performed in beautiful Elizabethan costumes by a cast of sixteen of Britain's finest professional Shakespearian actors. They will include live music, action, exciting sword fights and hilarious comedy all set in the stunning natural surroundings that Shakespeare intended for his plays.

A magical open-air festival of love, laughter and amorous adventure, performed by a company that continues to delight audiences and critics alike.

As part of our festival we have Stars of the West End performing for one night only - Monday 3rd July 2006. Featuring five top West End stars accompanied by a 12 piece orchestra, performing the greatest songs from the West End hit shows: Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia, Grease, The Rat Pack, Beauty and the Beast and many, many more...