Celebrate the magic of live theater this winter at the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival! Join us for a month-long event featuring two unforgettable productions, immersive workshops, and new play staged readings that promise to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages.

Schedule of Events:

January 10, 2025

6:30 pm: Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare's Timeless Tragedy

Join the Northern Lakes Arts Association for their 2025 production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as part of the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival. Watch as two star-crossed lovers defy fate and their families' feud in this heart-wrenching, dramatic tale of love and loss. This production promises stunning visuals, captivating performances, and a fresh take on one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays

January 11, 2025

12:00 pm: Unlocking the Bard: A Journey into Shakespeare's Characters

Step into the shoes of Shakespeare's most iconic characters! In this interactive workshop, you'll explore the historical and social contexts behind the Bard's creations, understanding what drives them and how they speak to us today.

2:00 pm: Shakespeare Unleashed: Creating Scenes with Passion and Play

Team up and create powerful scenes from Shakespeare's plays under the guidance of our professional actors. This interactive session focuses on collaboration, creativity, and bringing Shakespeare's language to life.

6:30 pm: Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare's Timeless Tragedy

Join the Northern Lakes Arts Association for their 2025 production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as part of the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival. Watch as two star-crossed lovers defy fate and their families' feud in this heart-wrenching, dramatic tale of love and loss. This production promises stunning visuals, captivating performances, and a fresh take on one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays

January, 12 - 26, 2025

2:00 pm: Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare's Timeless Tragedy

Join the Northern Lakes Arts Association for their 2025 production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as part of the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival. Watch as two star-crossed lovers defy fate and their families' feud in this heart-wrenching, dramatic tale of love and loss. This production promises stunning visuals, captivating performances, and a fresh take on one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays

January 16 - 18, 2025

6:30 pm: Every Brilliant Thing

A Heartwarming Story You Can't Miss!

Every Brilliant Thing is a poignant one-man show written by Duncan Macmillan and Johnny Donahoe, brought to life by Northern Lakes Arts Association. This performance takes audiences on an emotional journey, listing all the brilliant things worth living for'-ice cream, water fights, and the wonder of the stars. Experience a unique and interactive performance that celebrates life's small joys while addressing themes of mental health and resilience.

January 30 - February 1, 2025

6:30 pm: Every Brilliant Thing

A Heartwarming Story You Can't Miss!

Every Brilliant Thing is a poignant one-man show written by Duncan Macmillan and Johnny Donahoe, brought to life by Northern Lakes Arts Association. This performance takes audiences on an emotional journey, listing all the brilliant things worth living for'-ice cream, water fights, and the wonder of the stars. Experience a unique and interactive performance that celebrates life's small joys while addressing themes of mental health and resilience.

January 19 - February 2, 2025

2:00 pm: Every Brilliant Thing

A Heartwarming Story You Can't Miss!

Every Brilliant Thing is a poignant one-man show written by Duncan Macmillan and Johnny Donahoe, brought to life by Northern Lakes Arts Association. This performance takes audiences on an emotional journey, listing all the brilliant things worth living for'-ice cream, water fights, and the wonder of the stars. Experience a unique and interactive performance that celebrates life's small joys while addressing themes of mental health and resilience.

January 20 - 27, 2025

6:30 pm: New Works Staged Readings

Join Us for Two Evenings of Original Performances!

Experience the future of theater at Northern Lakes Arts Association's New Works Staged Readings 2025, part of the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival. Be among the first to witness these captivating new works from emerging playwrights. With performances spanning two nights, you'll have the chance to engage with innovative stories and dynamic characters that push the boundaries of modern theater.

January 25, 2025

12:00 pm: Shakespeare Rewritten: Bringing the Bard into the 21st Century

What if Romeo and Juliet took place in the 21st century? In this unique workshop, participants will modernize Shakespeare's famous scenes with the help of our professional cast members. Explore how Shakespeare's themes resonate in today's world by reimagining scenes in contemporary language.

2:00 pm: The Play's the Thing: Spontaneous Shakespeare Scenes

Test your improvisational skills in this fast-paced workshop inspired by Shakespeare's works. Led by professional actors, participants will be thrown into spontaneous Shakespearean scenes, responding to prompts in real time.

6:30 pm: Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare's Timeless Tragedy

Join the Northern Lakes Arts Association for their 2025 production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as part of the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival. Watch as two star-crossed lovers defy fate and their families' feud in this heart-wrenching, dramatic tale of love and loss. This production promises stunning visuals, captivating performances, and a fresh take on one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays

Date: January 10 - February 2, 2025

Location: The Vermilion Fine Arts Theater,

1900 E Camp St,

Ely, MN 55731

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