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Critics are Raving Over Tartuffe! Don't Miss this Show!

See what the critics had to say and then come see for yourself what all the buzz is about...

Tartuffe plays through June 19 outdoors at The Green Uptown.

 

Unanimous praise for our production of Tartuffe:

 

"A sharp and witty production that makes for a rollicking evening on The Green... the modern and sprightly translation, combined with Wilkinson's brisk and playful direction, bring the show to joyous new life... excellently cast."

- The Charlotte Observer (read the full review)

 

"Results are the better than ever at The Green... They suggest a five-dollar donation after the show ends, but tickets to this production would be a steal at five times that price."

- Creative Loafing (read the full review) 

 

"First rate"... "the classics presented by this excellent Festival entertain and enlighten at the same time, and show what the best of theatre can be."  

- Arts a la Mode (read the full review) 

 

 Tartuffe montageJoin in the fun and see how far one family will go to save their home and their honor from one of literature's greatest con men - Tartuffe. The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival is pleased to expand its programming to include more classical playwrights as we present the comedy Tartuffe, by Jean-Baptiste Moliere.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic and enjoy live theatre under the stars. Performances take place through June 19. Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 8pm, Sundays at 6:30pm. The Green is located in Uptown Charlotte across from the convention center. Plenty of parking is available.

There is no admission charge, but a minimum $5 per person donation is greatly appreciated. Seating is first-come, first-served. Seating area opens 90 minutes before the performance. Click here for directions.

Be Sure to Catch Festivities or a Free Workshop


Each night before the show, we present Festivities, our pre-show performance series that features local artists. Come early to grab the best seats for the mainstage show and enjoy a great performance while you picnic. Upcoming performers are:
  • Sat 6/11 7:15-7:45pm  John Hartness, writer and poet 
  • Sun 6/12 5:45-6:15pm  Rob McHale, musician 
  • Wed 6/15 7:15-7:45pm  Trivia Night (compete to win prizes! sponsored by Yelp)  
  • Thurs 6/16 7:15-7:45pm  Trivia Night (compete to win prizes! sponsored by Yelp) 
  • Fri 6/17 7:15-7:45pm  Funny Bones, improvisational theatre 
  • Sat 6/18 7:15-7:45pm  PJ Brunson, musician 
  • Sun 6/19 5:45-6:15pm   The Cloers, musicians 

And, on every Sunday during the run of the show, we offer a free performance workshop for young people from 5-6pm. No experience or reservation is necessary. Join us on The Green June 12 or 19 as we use acting exercises and theater games to explore classical theatre and the themes in Tartuffe. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

For more information on The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival, please visit our website:

www.CharlotteShakespeare.com