Shout-Out Shakespeare Series King Henry VI: The Wars of the Roses

Outdoor performances at various locations recount how the Duke of Somerset plucks a red rose and the Duke of York plucks a white. Fellow English nobles declare their loyalty, civil dissent blooms.

Adapted from William Shakespeare by director Stephanie Shine. Visit the website for a schedule.

The Duke of Somerset plucks a red rose, and the Duke of York plucks a white. As fellow English nobles declare their loyalty, civil dissent blooms into a war of ungodly proportions. Follow the famed Wars of the Roses to its riveting conclusion driven by loyalty and deceit, love and family, and an unfailing ambition to win the throne.

No tickets are required; but bring a chair, blanket, and picnic.

Outdoor Performances:

Wiseacre Brewery, 2783 Broad, Tuesday, September 14 at 7 pm

Overton Square’s Chimes Amphitheatre, Wednesday, September 15 at 7 pm

Downtown’s Memphis River Park, Thursday, September 16 at 7 pm

Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter, Friday, September 17 at 7 pm

The Grove at GPAC. Saturday, September 18 at 6 pm

Wiseacre Brewery, 398 S. BB King, Monday, September 20 at 7 pm

Overton Square’s Chimes Amphitheatre, Wednesday, September 22 at 7 pm

Singleton Community Center, Bartlett, Thursday, September 23 at 7 pm

Int’l Harvester’s Managerial Park, Lakeland, Friday, September 24 at 7 pm

Collierville Town Square, Train Depot, Saturday, September 25 at 7 pm