ShakesBEER: The Winter's Tale

Bundle up for a tipsy take on Shakespeare’s enchanting The Winter’s Tale in our newest ShakesBEER production!

This beloved play of jealousy, magic, and miraculous redemption gets a hilarious—and slightly sloshed—spin as our actors navigate the drama between King Leontes’ wild accusations, the long-lost Perdita’s return, and the surprise of the famous statue scene. Expect plenty of drunken misinterpretations, absurd antics, and unexpected laughs as we bring this tale of emotional extremes to life with a pint in hand.

From the icy beginnings in Sicilia to the warm, joyous reunion in Bohemia, every moment will be brimming with comedy as the actors navigate Shakespeare’s twists and turns while thoroughly enjoying the effects of a little liquid courage.

So come enjoy a night of love, betrayal, and redemption with a side of laughs, as we explore The Winter’s Tale—where the only thing colder than the winter is the characters’ behavior before the ale takes over!

Cheers to a night of merriment, mayhem, and magical moments! 🍻

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ABOUT SHAKESBEER:

Step into a world where Shakespeare meets happy hour with ShakesBEER, our new, uproarious series at The Alley Stage. Join us for an evening of Shakespearean revelry as our talented actors take the stage to perform drunken readings of the Bard’s greatest plays. With a pint in hand and a tipsy twist on classic lines, these performances promise to bring a whole new level of humor and spontaneity to Shakespeare’s timeless works.

Expect the unexpected as our actors embrace the full spirit of the play—literally! Whether it's a sloshed soliloquy or a tipsy tragedy, ShakesBEER combines the elegance of Elizabethan drama with the hilarity of a night out. So grab your friends, raise a glass, and enjoy a Shakespearean experience like no other.

Cheers to an evening of merriment, mischief, and marvelous misinterpretations! 🍻

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This show is 18+.

Lineup is subject to change.

Our venue has cabaret seating, which means that you and your party may be sharing a table with other guests. Seating is assigned on the night of the show by our Maitre d’. Our standard tables seat four guests. If you have seating requests with other parties, please include those requests in your order notes or email info@alleystage.org.

All sales are final.

There is a two drink/item purchase minimum per person.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time of each event, unless otherwise noted.

The Alley Stage is located on the Historic Marietta Square. There is ample free and paid parking on the Square. Please plan to arrive early to find parking.

All sales are final. In the event that you are unable to attend a performance that you have tickets for, you can exchange your ticket for another upcoming event or receive a credit towards a future order. All exchanges or credit requests must be sent to info@alleystage.org at least 24 hours before your scheduled show. Requests received on the day of or after an event will not be eligible.