Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presents its 24th production of Free Shakespeare on the Common with the lovely mystical dramedy Cymbeline. The play chronicles the fates of King Cymbeline his family through a journey of deception, intrigue and separation. Join his daughter Imogen, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved heroines, as she is swept into a nearly mythic realm of mistaken identities, twists and turns, and the all-consuming quest for true love.

Shakespeare on the Commons, Boston — Photo credit: CSC

Directed by Fred Sullivan Jr., the performances are free of charge, and will take place on the Boston Common, near the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Commons. Sponsored in part by Wellesley’s own Babson College.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Friday, July 19 at 8:00pm
Saturday, July 20 at 8:00pm
Sunday, July 21 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 23 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, July 24 at 8:00pm
Thursday, July 25 at 8:00pm
Friday, July 26 at 8:00pm
Saturday, July 27 at 8:00pm
Sunday, July 28 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 30 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, July 31 at 8:00pm
Thursday, August 1 at 8:00pm
Friday, August 2 at 8:00pm
Saturday, August 3 at 3:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday, August 4 at 7:00pm

Performances are FREE and open to the public.
Tuesday–Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 7pm (off Mondays)
Matinee performance on Saturday, August 3 at 3pm

Accessibility Performances:
Open Captioned: Friday, July 26 (Rain date: Sat, July 27)
ASL Interpreted: Friday, Aug 2 + Saturday, August 3 (8pm); (Rain date: Sun, Aug 4)
Audio Described: Saturday, August 3 (3pm); (Rain date: Sun, Aug 4)

Anyone needing special accommodations is encouraged to contact CSC in advance. These requests should be emailed to Audience Services Manager Stephen Reinstein at sreinstein@commshakes.org or call CSC’s main line during regular business hours at 617-426-0863.