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Tickets for North Carolina Shakespeare Festival's 36th Season Now On Sale

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Tickets for the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival's September production of Macbeth and its annual production of A Christmas Carol are now on sale through the High Point Theatre Box Office.

Both productions will include public performances and special SchoolFest matinées with reduced pricing for school groups.

As part of its 36th season, NCShakes will Shakespeare's fast-paced, action-packed tragedy Macbeth at the High Point TheatreSept. 6-29. Educational SchoolFest performances take place Tuesday through Friday mornings beginning Sept. 6. There will be six public performances of Macbeth on Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., and on Sept. 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. The Sunday, Sept. 22, performance will be signed for the hearing impaired.

For most public performances, tickets range from $15 to $30 with discounts for students and seniors. The performance on Saturday, Sept. 28, is a Community Show; tickets are $10 to $15 in advance or "pay what you can" at the door beginning one hour before curtain.

NCShakes' 36th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol runs Dec. 4-22 at the High Point Theatre. Regular individual tickets are $15-32, with discounts for students and seniors. Tickets for preview performances Dec. 5-8 and Dec. 12 are $12 for all seats. Three Community Performances will take place, with $15 advance tickets, or "pay what you can" one hour before curtain. The Sunday, Dec. 15, performance will be signed for the hearing impaired.

For both productions, groups of 10 or more can receive discounted tickets. For SchoolFest matinéesmatinees, tickets range from $10 to $15 depending on the performance. Prices include one adult chaer 15 students. For group or SchoolFest reservations, email sales@ncshakes.org or call 336-841-2273.

Tickets to both Macbeth and A Christmas Carol may be purchased through the High Point Theatre Box Office by calling 336-887-3001 or visiting www.highpointtheatre.com. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.

For further information about the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, call 336-841-2273 or visit www.NCShakes.org . For further information about affiliate company Festival Stage of Winston-Salem, call 336-841-2273 or visit www.FestivalStage.org.

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