Tea with Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice: A Tea & Theatre Experience

About The Bembridge HouseOperated by Long Beach Heritage, The Bembridge House is a historic Queen Anne Victorian home and community event space dedicated to preserving Long Beach’s rich history. From guided tours and cultural programs to concerts, teas, and theatrical events, we bring the past to life through immersive and engaging experiences.

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Sip tea and dive into Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice in this fun, immersive live theatre experience directed by Michael Taber

Historic Bembridge House

Tea with Shakespeare<h3>The Merchant of Venice</h3>An Immersive Tea &amp; Theatre Experience at the Bembridge HouseStep inside the historic Bembridge House for a one-of-a-kind afternoon of tea and theatre. Come journey with the Merchant, Antonio and his friend Bassanio as they navigate the seas of Love, Money and Justice! Director and actor Michael Taber brings Shakespeare to life with an abridged three-act performance of The Merchant of Venice staged throughout the historic home.The experience begins in the front garden, where the first act unfolds beneath the trees. Guests will then move into the house as the story continues — each act performed in a new space of the Bembridge House with brief intermissions between scenes.Along the way, guests will enjoy our delightful tea service with fresh tea sandwiches and sweets, making this an intimate and engaging way to experience Shakespeare.What to Expect • A three-act abridged performance of The Merchant of Venice • Scenes staged in different areas of the historic Bembridge House • Delightful tea service with fresh tea sandwiches and sweets • Intermissions between acts as guests move through the home • A unique historic setting for live theatreSaturday, May 2 &amp; May 9 Historic Bembridge House 953 N Park Circle, Long Beach

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