We bring immersive theatre experiences to where you are.
The Bard + Garden Party = Barden Party! It’s a Garden Party in your own backyard (or public venue) with your family and friends, featuring professional actors performing our unique musical renditions of William Shakespeare’s works!
We create the most talked about parties of the season!
What is The Barden Party?
The Barden Party was created in 2021 after COVID-19 led to a constant stream of cancellations in the performing arts industry. Within a month we created a performance to travel safely to people’s own gardens. It became a smash-hit, 50-stop, award-winning tour of New Zealand and a 10-show tour of the United States. The next The Barden Party show is turning into the must-see hit of the summer. From December 2023 to April 2024 we are touring our ‘rockabilly retelling’ of our suite of shows to gardens across the Australia and New Zealand. And you can be a part of it!
Our current NZ/AUS tour:
"A great experience. I've loved every second of it"
Mark Hadlow (Actor)
“It’s like our entire house and garden was transformed into this magical fairyland, and it was hilarious!”
Steve Hussey, host
How it works
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You find a date that works for you
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Make sure that The Barden Party will be in your area
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Book your show via our online form
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We contact you to confirm the details and organise a deposit
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We send you an official invitation to send to your guests
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You organise a space for the show in your garden, or a public space
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We turn up an hour before the performance and bring Shakespeare to life right before your eyes!