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Summer Festival: The Tempest

Due to the guidelines in place to reopen Delaware’s economy, and to the overall public health climate surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Delaware Shakespeare has made the decision to postpone THE TEMPEST, originally planned for July 2020, until the summer of 2021. CLICK HERE for more information.

Summer 2021
Rockwood Park
Directed by David Stradley

“The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance”

On our Summer Festival stage, Delaware Shakespeare presents The Tempest, Shakespeare’s magical tale of forgiveness and family.

Producing Artistic Director David Stradley directs his first Summer Festival production since 2016’s The Comedy of Errors.

Click here for more information on ticket pricing, including Saved Seats, passes and packages, children’s pricing, as well as group sales options.

Presented in partnership with New Castle County Department of Community Services and Matthew S. Meyer, New Castle County Executive.

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Rockwood Park
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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