Perth Voice Interactive

SHAKESPEARE was not only England’s greatest playwright and poet, he conveniently died on the day he was born, April 22.

Which is also the eve of St George’s day, and the death of the dragon and the birth and death of the bard, will be commemorated at St George’s Cathedral.

“It’s a one-off event to commemorate 400 years since Shakespeare died,” Big Sky Entertainment director Rebecca Davis says.

Elizabethan music and drama, with the dulcet tones of WA Opera’s Courtney Pitman and the exquisite madrigals of the Giovanni Consort, the music of Perth Baroque, and mediaeval dancers will set a dignified tone.

Which will be completely undone by The Big Hoo Ha comedians, facing-off with a “bard-off”, trading insults in the best period fashion.

And there’ll be a surprise performance by Shakespeare and Elizabeth I.

“It will appeal to all ages, non-Shakespeare lovers and Shakespeare lovers,” Ms Davis promises.

During interval, audience members can purchase an Elizabethan supper,  to enjoy accompanied by roving performers.

Bring your own wine, mead, or pot of ale.

Will, England and St George, A Shakespeare Revel is on at St George’s Cathedral, April 22, 6.30pm. Tix selling fast.