The Richmond Shakespeare Festival

Richmond Shakespeare produces vital works of classical and contemporary theatre, with Shakespeare as our foundation, approaching this work boldly with a resolve to ignite spirits, educate minds and defy expectation. Founded in 1985, the theatre has been performing at Agecroft Hall & Gardens for over two decades.

A performance of Richmond Shakespeare actors in front of an audience in Agecroft Hall's courtyard
A nighttime view of the loghted stage at Agecroft Hall's outdoor courtyard
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THE 2026 RICHMOND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Richmond Shakespeare is excited to once again hold performances in the magnificent outdoor courtyard of Agecroft Hall.

Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged for pre-show picnicking on the grounds! DuCard Vineyards will be at most performances.

Summer festival productions include:​

"All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players."

As You Like It

by William Shakespeare
Summer 2026

Banished from court and cast into the Forest of Arden, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy and discovers that love, freedom, and self-discovery thrive far from the rules of society. As shepherds, fools, lords, and lovers wander through the woods, mistaken identities and unexpected romances blossom under the trees. As You Like It is Shakespeare’s joyful celebration of love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, and delightfully chaotic. With music, mischief, and one of the most iconic heroines in the canon, this pastoral romp reminds us that sometimes the best way to find yourself… is to get a little lost.

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple."

The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde
Summer 2026​

Lies, love, and low-stakes scandal collide in Oscar Wilde’s deliciously absurd comedy of manners. Jack and Algernon each invent fictional alter egos—both conveniently named Ernest—to dodge social obligations and pursue romance, but their schemes unravel in spectacular fashion when their lies catch up with them. Between misplaced handbags, surprise engagements, and a fierce guardian named Lady Bracknell, The Importance of Being Earnest is a gloriously witty roast of class, marriage, and respectability. It's high society meets high drama—with all the charm, sass, and shade you'd expect from Wilde.

Learn More About These Two Summer Festival Shows and the Company's Entire 27th Season at RichmondShakespeare.org

​Richmond Shakespeare Ticket Hotline:
(804) 340-0115
Please leave a voicemail on the hotline number, and a staff member from Richmond Shakespeare will contact you back as soon as possible.​