SHAKESPEARE + ST. VALENTINE is back at Chaddsford Winery – February 12

January 8, 2016 by David Stradley

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“Tell me for which of my bad parts didst thou first fall in love with me?”

Much Ado About Nothing

DSF brings a delightful mix of Shakespeare readings, song, and romance perfect for Valentine’s Day week – back at Chaddsford Winery. Last year’s event proved so popular, we’re doing two showings this year!

DSF actors will celebrate Shakespeare’s lovers (and some of his not-quite-lovers) in this light-hearted evening, inside one of the area’s top attractions. CLICK HERE for a “playlist” of selections to be read (and sung) at this year’s program.

Friday, February 12 at 6:30pm and 8:30pm
Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317

WINE OR CHOCOLATE TICKETS – $25
This ticket comes with the patron’s choice of a glass of wine or a chocolate surprise.

WINE AND CHOCOLATE TICKETS – $30
This ticket comes with a glass of wine AND a chocolate surprise.

ROMEO AND JULIET PACKAGE (SEATING FOR TWO) – $80
Two premium seats, one bottle of wine, a sonnet recited to your date by an actor pre-show, and a chocolate surprise for you both.

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- New Castle County
  
  Matthew S. Meyer, County Executive. New Castle County's Rockwood Park is the summer home of Delaware Shakespeare. www.rockwood.org
- Delaware Division of the Arts
  
  Delaware Shakespeare is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on delawarescene.org.
- Janssen's Market
  
  Delaware Shakespeare is delighted to have Janssen's Market as our Picnic Sponsor. www.janssensmarket.com
- Swigg
  
  Swigg is our Wine Shop Sponsor.
  www.swiggwine.com

SHAKESPEARE + ST. VALENTINE is back at Chaddsford Winery – February 12

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