Shakespeare’s Best Bits Melbourne

Children's Policy: This is an all ages event. Children under 12 months of age are admitted free. If attending a show at the Gardens, the ASC is not responsible for patron's ability to locate the performance area, although we endeavour to make directions as clear as possible. We will not refund, reissue or credit tickets for late arrivals. As a condition of sale, there are no ticket refunds once the booking is complete; unless the performance does not proceed for any reason other than adverse weather conditions. Visit the ASC website for advice on performances cancelled due to bad weather and for advice on prohibited/allowed items etc. https://www.shakespeareaustralia.com.au/f-a-q
Gates open 2 hours prior to show. Performances take place on grass. Chairs not provided, bring a blanket. Celebrating the most comical characters Shakespeare ever invented. Follow "The Mechanicals," from A Midsummer Night's Dream on a whirlwind adventure where "pantaloons meet Python," in Peter Quince Presents: SHAKESPEARE'S BEST BITS. It's a romp, that's bound to have you in stitches as Shakespeare's artisans of laughter - Peter Quince, Snug, Nick Bottom, Francis Flute, Tom Snout and Robin Starveling lead you through a slick and silly series of blunders and nonsense. Vying to perform at the Duke's wedding, they look to a bloke called Bill's collected works for inspiration. These fools will have you rolling in the grass with laughter as you watch them workshop some of the Bard's most famous material. If you loved A Midsummer Night's Dream, this is the perfect show for you this summer! It's Shakespeare unshackled, unplugged and loads of fun for the thespian or tradie in all of us

The position of the Box Office depends on each individual show, as several shows may be running in the Gardens at the one time.

Venue collections Live At The Gardens Events: Venue collection available at box office 1 hour prior to gates opening

2, 3 and 4 hour meter parking is available in the streets surrounding the Gardens. Voucher machines operate in Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra.

There is some disabled access and facilities as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens site.

Rules will vary depending on the event you are attending. Live At The Gardens Events Please visit Live At The Gardens FAQs on their website here www.liveatthegardens.com.au

"As You Like It”: children aged under 5 are not required to have a ticket. “The Wind in the Willows”: All patrons will be required to purchase a ticket except babes in arms aged under 12 months.