Local musicians will join forces to bring 14 of Shakespeare’s many songs to life in this month’s Dunedin Summer Shakespeare showcase "If Music Be the Food of Love — Shakespeare in Song". Image: Matthew MorganDunedin Summer Shakespeare is planning something very special for its seventh season — a showcase of some of the Bard’s many songs. Dunedin Summer Shakespeare director Kim Morgan said local musicians had worked over the summer to create 14 original, modern versions of Shakespeare songs — drawn from across the Bard’s plays. Kim Morgan said staging the musical showcase, rather than performing a play, was another aspect of the Dunedin Summer Shakespeare kaupapa. As always, Dunedin Summer Shakespeare audiences are invited to bring along their blankets, chairs and picnics to enjoy the show.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 04, 2026 16:04 UTC