Shakespeare Makes a Return to the Permian Basin

The Globe Theatre in Odessa has always been known to be the place to go for Shakespeare, but after a 10 year hiatus, Shakespeare makes a triumphant return.

According to NewsWest 9, the Globe Theatre in Odessa will once again be showing plays by Shakespeare after a ten year absence.

The theater is a spot on replica of the original Globe Theatre in London where Shakespeare performed his plays centuries ago.

Events scheduled for the the Shakespeare Festival include:

Friday, March 3 - There will be a literary death match at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 4 - Actors will perform Shakespeare's famous scenes starting at 2:00 p.m. At 5:00 p.m. Christopher Moore, Author of "Fool" will be presented by the Ector County Library for a book signing at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Romeo and Juliet starts at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday March 5 - The Princess and the Players, targeted towards children, will be performed at 2:00 p.m. If you have a library card at the Ector County Library, admission is free.

For more details, visit the Globe Theatre Facebook page or website.

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