Free Shakespeare Festival Returns To San Mateo County For Year 43

REDWOOD CITY, CA — For the 43rd year, the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will present a free show for three weekends in Redwood City.

From 6-7:30 p.m. on Saturdays from Aug. 9-24, Shakespeare in the Park 2025 will be free for those looking to enjoy some theatre under the stars in Red Morton Park located at 1455 Madison Ave.

Bring a picnic and settle in for “The Two Gentleman From Verona” with music inspired from the regions the two protagonists travel through on their way from the Midwest to California.

The last time the Shakespeare Festival presented “The Two Gentleman From Verona” was back in 2010 and was directed by Kenneth Kelleher. In 1997 and 2005 to 2006 the show was popular in the Shakespeare on Tour production, which toured schools, libraries and community centers.

Shakespeare's “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” is a romantic comedy with witty dialogue, love triangles, and mistaken identities, that follows best friends Valentine and Proteus' journey from the Midwest to California in pursuit of fortune, reinvention and love. Valentine falls for Silvia, while Proteus, who left Julia behind, also pursues Silvia. The play explores themes of friendship and betrayal.

For more Redwood City events this summer check out Movies on the Square, Music on the Square, Pub in the Park or the Kids Rock Concert Series.