About Us

OZACT is a touring repertory theatre company dedicated to making the plays of William Shakespeare accessible and entertaining to contemporary Australian audiences.

The company combines the Australian love of the outdoors, with the timeless stories and fine poetry of the world's greatest playwright.

OZACT was founded in 1995 by actor / director, Bruce Widdop. THE TEMPEST at Loch Ard Gorge marked the commencement of a line of impressive outdoor productions. The company has since gained a reputation as "Australia's leading environmental Shakespeare company", producing some of the best outdoor Shakespeare in some of the country's most spectacular locations.

Over the last 13 years, thousands of people have made their way to witness OZACT's landmark performances of Shakespeare in the Great Outdoors. The company's iconic productions include: THE TEMPEST at Loch Ard Gorge; KING LEAR and MACBETH in the Grampians; PERICLES Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village; MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Mansion at Werribee Park; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, underground at the World Heritage Naracoorte Caves SA; ROMEO & JULIET at Struan House in Naracoorte SA; AS YOU LIKE IT at Coolart Homestead on the Mornington Peninsula and TWELFTH NIGHT in the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

The presentation of Shakespeare in magical natural settings with a rich assortment of evocative music, stunning costumes and exciting acting, is an OZACT trademark, and audiences eagerly anticipate each new adventure.