Welcome to Bartholomew Fair, London’s carnival of sensual delight — and petty crime! In Streetlight’s production of this truly indescribable Ben Jonson comedy, vibrant characters explode to life. The Puritanical clash with the promiscuous, singing pickpockets prey on goofy, gullible victims, and gingerbread and hobby horses abound.

Follow the scent of roast pork and the sound of the puppet shows — and along the way find community, solidarity, and maybe even true love.

Streetlight Shakespeare Ensemble presents Ben Jonson’s Bartholomew Fair, directed by McDermott Visiting Artist Raphael Massie, at 7:30 PM on February 16 and 17, and at 7:30 PM on February 23 and 24 at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse. 
 

Important Information

Performances are Pay-What-You-Will (both cash and card donations are accepted). Suggested donation is $5 (student) and $10 (adult).

Bring a piece of the fair home with you! We're featuring some of Staunton's incredible local businesses by raffling off baskets full of locally-made goodies during each performance of Bartholomew Fair. Be sure to place your bid when you come see the show!

When registering for tickets, you will have the option to select your preferred date!