Much Ado About Nothing

When
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Where
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Rogers Rose Garden, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Sat 21 Feb 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
The iconic Summer Shakespeare is back.

You’re invited to the play of the season! A war of words between Signor Benedick and Lady Beatrice threatens to steal the stage, while young lovers Hero and Claudio find ...
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