Question 1

Should I purchase tickets ahead of time?

Accepted Answer

We recommend buying your tickets ahead of time. Visit the Tickets page (https://freewill.bespoketicketing.com/)to secure your preferred date(s)!

Tickets will still be available to purchase before the performance.

Question 2

Which performances are Pay-What-You-Will (PWYW)?

Accepted Answer

Pay-What-You-Will performances allow you to set your own ticket price. Our PWYW performances are on Tuesdays-Thursdays and the Saturday matinee.

Question 3

What should I pay for Pay-What-You-Will?

Accepted Answer

However much you’d like! Our online system accepts any amount over $1 for the cost of the ticket. Our regular adult prices are $35, if you want to pay that amount, but there is no limit to what you’d like to pay.

Question 4

Are there special ticket prices for seniors and students?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Seniors and students pay $25 for general admission (students need to show a valid student ID). Students who attend on Sunday only pay $5. Children under 12 can come for free!

Question 5

What are the food box 'ticket add-ons'? When can I order them?

Accepted Answer

Our ticket add-ons are food boxes, available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, made fresh to order by Culina. Due to their processing times, all food boxes must be ordered one week in advance. If you try to purchase and it is not processing, this is due to the deadline having already passed.

To add a food box to your cart, add tickets to any of our Friday, Saturday, or Sunday shows a week in advance of seeing them and you will be able to add-on to your cart and process the payment.

To see the full list of add-on options, check out our Ticketing site (https://freewill.bespoketicketing.com)or visit our Festival (https://www.freewillshakespeare.com/shows)page for more info.

Question 6

Are there group prices available?

Accepted Answer

Please email us at info@freewillshakespeare.com (mailto:info@freewillshakespeare.com)to inquire about group pricing for groups over 10.

Question 7

Can I choose where I sit at the performance?

Accepted Answer

All seating is general admission. We recommend arriving early if you want to ensure you are seated in a specific spot, or purchase an Adopt Freewill Pass to get the first access to choose your spot. To get the closest spots to the stage, bring your own chairs.

Question 8

What is the seating like?

Accepted Answer

The festival seating is BYOC - bring your own chair or blanket. We will have two banks of bleachers set up as well, with space in front for additional seating. To get a view closest to the stage we recommend bringing a chair or blanket of your choice.

Question 9

What is 'Student Sundays'?

Accepted Answer

At Freewill, we like to inspire the future generation of audiences and introduce those to the experience of seeing Shakespeare live, at a more accessible price.

If $5 is to much, join us for any of our Pay-What-You-Will performances on Tuesdays through Thursdays or our Saturday matinee, to choose how much you pay.

Sunday performances are $5 for students with a valid ID.

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Question 10

What happens in case of rain?

Accepted Answer

This is an open air venue so we recommend dressing for the weather.

If there is rain or wind we may pause the show for up to 30 minutes to give the weather a chance to pass us by. If we are unable to continue, everyone in attendance will be issued a rain check to attend another performance on the date of their choice.

If you do want to exchange your ticket for a different date beforehand, you need to make your request before 3 pm on the day of the performance.

Question 11

Who qualifies for a senior ticket?

Accepted Answer

We do not have an age restriction for our senior tickets. If you qualify yourself as a senior or have received senior ticket discounts at other events or festivals, you are welcome to book a senior ticket.

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