Bell Shakespeare
L to R: Brendan Cowell Hamlet, Saskia Smith As You Like It, and John Bell Anatomy Titus Fall Of Rome. Photo: Harold David
As Australia's national touring company, Bell Shakespeare is founded on the ideal of uninhibited access to the great classics for as many Australians as possible.
Bell Shakespeare has been educating and entertaining Australians with Shakespeare and modern classics in a style that is relevant to new and established audiences since 1990.
Bell Shakespeare presents its broad range of touring productions and education activities regardless of geographic location.
Under the artistic leadership of highly-acclaimed actor/director John Bell and award-winning director Marion Potts, Bell Shakespeare is Australia's premier producer of Shakespeare and classical theatre.
As a major presenter at leading performing arts centres across the country, Bell Shakespeare works with the best local and international artists to produce bold, contemporary and exciting theatre of the highest standard. In addition to touring theatre productions, the company is devoted to training and education and has firmly established itself as Australia's most influential and significant provider of Shakespeare education in schools.
Bell Shakespeare is a client of the Australia Council for the Arts' major performing arts board.