Avast ye mateys! Get on board the Bard’s pirate ship and set sail to the West Indies with Viola, Olivia, and the gang as they plunder for love in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night! After her ship wrecks off the coast of Illyria, Viola disguises herself to serve Duke Orsino, who governs the islands to stamp out piracy. Viola falls in love with Orsino but can't reveal herself, of course; meanwhile Orsino is enamored of the most renowned lady pirate, Olivia. Then Olivia meets Viola in disguise and whoa, shiver me timbers! This saltwater romance of fools comes full of fun for a perfect summer evening under the stars.

Shakespeare Royal Oak is Michigan's largest professional outdoor Shakespeare festival presenting Shakespeare under the stars in Starr Jaycee Park since 2001. Gates to our specially built theatre space open one hour prior to performances with General Admission seating based on your preference. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs for the performance. Blankets are placed on the lawn close to the stage followed by low-to-the-ground lawn chairs and standard size lawn chairs. Bleacher seating is available around the perimeter of the lawn. Free Parking is available in Starr Jaycee Park just steps from the performance space.