Love’s Labour’s Lost

by William Shakespeare

Four gentlemen vow to renounce all worldly delights, trading their grand balls for study halls and courtship for a celibate life. But their scholarly seclusion is swiftly upended by a quartet of aristocratic ladies waltzing into the royal garden to sweep them off their feet. Faced with temptation, the lords swiftly discover that repressing desire isn’t as easy as it seems. This summer, Shakespeare’s intoxicating wit meets Bridgerton’s spicy society drama in Indie Shakes’ lush, bawdy, and bittersweet romantic comedy. Free in Griffith Park.

Children are most welcome at the Festival! But performances are not edited or changed for children. Shakespeare wrote about the human experience, and his plays include examples of sexuality and violence, and deal with adult themes. Email us and we'll be happy to answer any specific questions you may have about this performance.

6:00pm - Themed Dress Up Night: Love’s Labour’s Looks
Salon Series Discussion at 6:00pm with Garry Lennon, Costume Designer of Love’s Labour’s lost
Join us for a dazzling peek behind the velvet curtain as we sit down with Garry Lennon, costume designer of Love's Labour's Lost for an intimate conversation about crafting flirtation, fantasy, and folly under the stars. In this Bridgerton-inspired world of lush palettes and high-stakes romance, costume is character—where hearts are stirred as much by silk and swagger as by sonnets, and every ruffle tells a story. Discover how design choices shape relationships, heighten comedy, and breathe new life into Shakespeare's romantic romp. Whether you're a theatre lover, fashion enthusiast, or simply curious about how a doublet becomes a declaration of desire, this is your chance to hear about the inspiration, research, and secrets stitched into every look. Free and open to all audience members.

Break out the empire waistlines, gloves, and top hats—it’s time to bring a bit of the ton to Griffith Park! BYO tea and conversation.

Salon Series Discussion at 6:00pm with Garry Lennon, Costume Designer of Love’s Labour’s lost

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