Spending a gorgeous summer evening at the PumpHouse's beautiful outdoor Amphitheatre to watch Shakespeare is always an absolute joy, and Richard III is no exception. Cath Boniface's direction is inspired, and her vision is successfully translated to the stage by the very talented cast, with notable performances by leading actors and those performing in minor roles. The horror that is the plot of Richard III is well-suited to being set in the ganglands of 1940s post-war London, and the wonderful costumes bring this adaptation to life with authenticity and flair. Richard III is playing through to Saturday 15 February, and showing concurrently, is Taming of the Shrew, which runs to Friday 14 February. With free entry for children 12 and under, it’s the perfect summer night out for families as well as adults, so grab your tickets and be part of the magic that is Shakespeare in the Park 2025! pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on