Bard In The Botanics

Powerful women – some of them self-labelled ‘bloody difficult’ women – are very much in the news.

Even if they don’t want to be.

This seems an apt time for the much loved Bard in the Botanics theatre company to launch a season with the theme ‘these headstrong women’.

I have often wished myself poorer, that I might come nearer to you

Adapted and directed by Jennifer Dick, this thrilling new version of ‘Timon of Athens’ poses the question: can money buy friendship?

Timon is the richest and most popular woman in Athens. She entertains crowds of people with lavish parties and showers them with money and expensive gifts. She believes herself surrounded by loyal friends.

But the money can’t last forever. When Timon finds herself in desperate financial trouble, all those who flattered her now refuse to help her.

Her disillusionment grows, as does her awareness of the huge divide between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’. 

Sound familiar?

Full of passion and humanity, Timon of Athens is also a strikingly relevant echo of our own times.

We are born to do benefits

Bard in the Botanics is delighted to present this rare opportunity to enjoy one of Shakespeare’s most intriguing plays in the Kibble Palace Glasshouse.

Enjoy this gripping new production with today’s Big Deal on a ticket for ‘Timon of Athens’ from Bard in the Botanics.

Option one is for one ticket to see the performance on Wednesday 28th June.

Option two is for one ticket to see the performance on Thursday 29th June.

All shows start at 8pm and last approximately two hours twenty minutes.

Please note that this performance takes place inside the Kibble Palace Glasshouse and should not be affected by adverse weather conditions.

Seating is provided for this performance.

Critical acclaim

The Bard In The Botanics season has become one of the most eagerly-anticipated dates in Glasgow’s cultural calendar and audiences love the performances.

This is what an audience member posted on The Bard in The Botanics’ Facebook after one of last year’s shows:

‘Yesterday I went to see Bard in The Botanics’ production of Doctor Faustus and it was honestly incredible! The intimate setting meant that the actors were literally standing right in front of you, which made the already gripping story so much more intense. There were only three cast members, and they portrayed their characters so convincingly that I was on the edge of my seat for the entire performance and was honestly weeping at the finale. I highly recommend seeing any of their other plays as I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed them!’

What need we have any friends, if we should ne’er have need of ‘em?

This is a chance to see this thought-provoking work in a unique and intimate environment.

Even if you haven’t encountered Shakespeare since that disappointing O Grade exam, this Bard In The Botanics production will allow you to experience the full force of the language and drama up close in the atmospheric setting of the Botanics.