Island Shakespeare has for 14 years provided accessible, classical theatre realized for a contemporary audience.

Island Shakespeare Festival opens its summer season on Friday, July 21 with “Romeo and Juliet” and opens Hannah Cowley’s “A Bold Stroke for a Husband” on Thursday, July 27. The season  offers  6 p.m. and some 1 p.m. Sunday performances rotating Thursdays through Sundays until Sept. 10.  Bring a picnic for the family and enjoy the wine, beer and refreshments garden before the show! Pay-what-you-will at the tent or get reservations at islandshakespearefest.org.