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Bard in the Botanics

Twelfth Night or Emma, brought to life in an outdoor performance!

£16

Was £28Save 42%

+ £0.89 service fee

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Bard in the Botanics outdoor theatre at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens; see Shakespeare's Twelfth Night or Jane Austen's Emma in joyous outdoor performances this summer!

  • Fri 26th Jun - Sat 1st Aug 2026

Dates

  • Fri, 26th Jun 2026

    Times: 7:30pm

    Tickets: £16

  • Sat, 27th Jun 2026

    Times: 7:30pm

    Tickets: £16

  • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

    Times: 7:30pm

    Tickets: £16

  • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

    Times: 7:30pm

    Tickets: £16

  • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

    Times: 7:30pm

    Tickets: £16

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£16

Was £28Save 42%

+ £0.89 service fee

About this event

  • One ticket to Bard in the Botanics 
  • See Shakespeare's Twelfth Night until 11th July
  • Or see Jane Austen's Emma from 17th July!
  • Presented on an outdoor stage at Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Twelfth Night: 26 Jun - 11 Jul

  • Shipwrecked in a strange land, young Viola disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Duke Orsino, who pines for the love of Lady Olivia
  • Hearts become entangled, miscommunication runs rife, and mischief ensues!
  • A joyful new production of Shakespeare's beautiful comedy of love amidst mistaken identity

Emma: 17 Jul - 1 Aug

  • Emma Woodhouse is determined to bring love and romance to all her friends and neighbours - just as they long as they fall for whoever she chooses
  • But the course of true love rarely runs so smooth, and Emma's web of romance becomes a tangle with her own heart at the centre!
  • Jane Austen's sparkling comedy comes to live in a brand new adaptation, full of memorable characters, sharp wit and a healthy dollop of summer romance

Bard in the Botanics

  • Scotland's only dedicated annual Shakespeare Festival
  • They’ve staged more than 100 productions of Shakespeare’s work to over 150,000 people
  • Putting a fun Scottish twist on classic theatre, from heartfelt adaptations to riotous comedy
  • See expert actors perform under the summer skies in the beautiful Botanics

Small print

  • Advance booking is not required.
  • Multiple purchases permitted.
  • Duration: approx. 2 hours 30 mins, including interval.
  • Please note that seating is not provided for the performance. A number of stools will be available for hire on the night. You may also bring along your own seating.
  • Suitable for all ages.
  • Line-up is subject to change.
  • Wheelchair access available.
  • A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout.  
  • You can use your paperless ticket from your itison account on any mobile device. Printed vouchers are also accepted.
  • Ticket is non-refundable unless event is cancelled.
  • Ticket is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers.
  • Images used for illustrative purposes only.
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£16

Was £28Save 42%

+ £0.89 service fee
  • Fri 26th Jun - Sat 1st Aug 2026
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What people think

Average rating of: 4.6

58 reviews

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4 star

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1 star

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  • Super.

    Reviewed on

    We lived it. Party of 4. Dry weather.
    The actors were very skilled. They gave their all and seemed to enjoy themselves.
    We’ll be back next year.

  • An excellent night enjoying Romeo and Juliet

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