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James is turning up the heat as he plans to hit the road with a brand-new tour for 2023.

Following a sell-out 2022 tour James Martin Live will visit 20 towns and cities entertaining audiences with live demonstrations and cooking tasks.

The exciting and fast-moving shows will kick off at Blackpool Opera House on Thursday October 19 before heading out across England, Scotland and Wales with the tour finale taking place at the world-famous London Palladium on Sunday November 12 .

James has been entertaining and educating the nation for almost three decades with his expert culinary skills both on screen and through his best-selling cookbooks.

Earlier this year more than 30,000 people came to see James on his 18-date tour packing out theatres and arenas across the UK. Mouth-watering dishes were rustled up with audiences delighting at James’ ability to build the ‘biggest and best bacon and cheese butty’, huge Yorkshire puddings and even his own take on the retro Funny Feet ice-cream, using celebrity pals including Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield’s feet for the mould!

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The shows will kick off at Blackpool Opera House on Thursday October 19   before   heading out across England, Scotland and Wales with the tour finale taking place at the London Palladium on Sunday November 12. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday December 02 via  www.ticketmaster.co.uk .

He said: “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. I love the heat so this is going to be a brilliant tour. We all had an amazing time on the 2022 tour so I am delighted we get to do it all over again in 2023. 

“I’ll be cooking live on stage and hopefully you’ll pick up some tips and tricks along the way but above all else we will have a laugh so get ready to enjoy a great night out.”

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Celebrity chef James Martin is turning up the heat with a brand-new tour for 2023.

Following a sell-out 2022 tour, James Martin Live will visit 20 towns and cities, entertaining audiences with live demonstrations and cooking tasks, including New Theatre Oxford in October.

In 2022 more than 30,000 people came to see  James  pack out theatres and arenas across the UK.

Mouth-watering dishes were rustled up with audiences delighting at James’ ability to build the ‘biggest and best bacon and cheese butty’, huge Yorkshire puddings and even his own take on the retro Funny Feet ice-cream, using celebrity pals including Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield’s feet for the mould.

And with more dates planned for autumn 2023, the proud Yorkshire-born chef is planning to make the new tour even hotter with fun, laughter, food and even some live music in this exclusive gastronomic experience.

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There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.

The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.

On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.

There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.

There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.

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Celebrity chef James Martin is turning up the heat with a brand-new tour for 2023. Following a sell-out 2022 tour James Martin Live will visit 20 towns and cities entertaining audiences

Celebrity chef James Martin is turning up the heat with a brand-new tour for 2023.

Following a sell-out 2022 tour James Martin Live will visit 20 towns and cities entertaining audiences with live demonstrations and cooking tasks.

In 2022 more than 30,000 people came to see James pack out theatres and arenas across the UK. Mouth-watering dishes were rustled up with audiences delighting at James’ ability to build the ‘biggest and best bacon and cheese butty’, huge Yorkshire puddings and even his own take on the retro Funny Feet ice-cream, using celebrity pals feet for the mould!

And with more dates planned for autumn 2023 the proud Yorkshire-born chef is planning to make the new tour even hotter with fun, laughter, food and even some live music in this exclusive gastronomic experience.

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Celebrity chef James Martin is turning up the heat with a brand-new tour for 2023. 

Following a sell-out 2022 tour James Martin Live will visit 20 towns and cities entertaining audiences with live demonstrations and cooking tasks. 

In 2022 more than 30,000 people came to see James pack out theatres and arenas across the UK. Mouth-watering dishes were rustled up with audiences delighting at James’ ability to build the ‘biggest and best bacon and cheese butty’, huge Yorkshire puddings and even his own take on the retro Funny Feet ice-cream.

And with more dates planned for autumn 2023 the proud Yorkshire-born chef is planning to make the new tour even hotter with fun, laughter, food and even some live music in this exclusive gastronomic experience. 

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James Martin has announced a live UK tour.

The English chef and television presenter, well known for hosting BBC's Saturday Kitchen from 2006 until 2016, will kick off the trek on October 19 in Blackpool Opera House and conclude it at the London Palladium on November 12.

Discussing what you can expect from the shows, via social media he said:

"I’ll be rustling up some mouth-watering dishes, with live demonstrations as we make the new tour even hotter with fun, laughter, food and even some live music!"

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on December 2.

James Martin Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows

Thu October 19 2023 - BLACKPOOL Opera House Fri October 20 2023 - SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion Mon October 23 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall Tue October 24 2023 - OXFORD New Theatre Wed October 25 2023 - SWANSEA Arena Thu October 26 2023 - TRURO Hall For Cornwall Fri October 27 2023 - BATH Forum Sat October 28 2023 - PLYMOUTH Pavilions Sun October 29 2023 - CARDIFF Wales Millennium Centre Tue October 31 2023 - YORK Barbican Wed November 01 2023 - NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall Thu November 02 2023 - LLANDUDNO Venue Cymru Sat November 04 2023 - SHEFFIELD City Hall Mon November 06 2023 - LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall Tue November 07 2023 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE O2 City Hall Wed November 08 2023 - EDINBURGH Usher Hall Thu November 09 2023 - GLASGOW SEC Armadillo Fri November 10 2023 - MANCHESTER Bridgewater Hall Sat November 11 2023 - EASTBOURNE Congress Theatre Sun November 12 2023 - LONDON Palladium

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Celebrity chef james martin is heading back on the road with his all new live tour for 2025..

Following four sell-out tours James Martin Live will see the popular TV chef and best-selling author visiting 20 amazing venues across England, Scotland and Wales, combining the perfect ingredients of mouth-watering dishes with his warm Yorkshire wit.

Previous tours have seen James build the ‘biggest and best bacon and cheese butty’, perform ‘surgery’ on a Barbie doll to create a Baked Alaska, invite audience members to show off their tattoos and pick up his guitar to perform live.

For 2025 expect new recipes and even more entertaining tales as James teaches everyone the tips, tricks and skills needed to whip up a sensational dining experience while sending them wild with desire, sprinkled with a generous portion of comedy, as he rustles up heavenly dishes live on stage.

Audiences can expect a no-holds barred night of entertainment, filled with delicious buttery recipes, comedy, cars, nostalgic stories and music. Be prepared for a laugh-out-loud, high-energy night out filled with tantalising flavours that will leave your taste buds craving.

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James Martin Live

Celebrity chef James Martin is turning up the heat with a brand-new tour for 2023.

Following a sell-out 2022 tour James Martin Live will visit 20 towns and cities entertaining audiences with live demonstrations and cooking tasks.

In 2022 more than 30,000 people came to see James pack out theatres and arenas across the UK. Mouth-watering dishes were rustled up with audiences delighting at James’ ability to build the ‘biggest and best bacon and cheese butty’, huge Yorkshire puddings and even his own take on the retro Funny Feet ice-cream.

With more dates planned for autumn 2023 the proud Yorkshire-born chef is planning to make the new tour even hotter with fun, laughter, food and even some live music in this exclusive gastronomic experience.

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Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his  all new LIVE tour for 2025.

Following four sell-out tours James Martin Live will see the popular TV chef and best-selling author visiting 20 amazing venues across England, Scotland and Wales, combining the perfect ingredients of mouth-watering dishes with his warm Yorkshire wit.

Previous tours have seen James build the ‘biggest and best bacon and cheese butty’, perform ‘surgery’ on a Barbie doll to create a Baked Alaska, invite audience members to show off their tattoos and pick up his guitar to perform live. 

For 2025 e xpect new recipes and even more entertaining tales as James teaches everyone the tips, tricks and skills needed to whip up a sensational dining experience while sending them wild with desire, sprinkled with a generous portion of comedy, as he rustles up heavenly dishes live on stage.

James has been entertaining and educating the nation for three decades with his expert culinary skills both on screen and through his best-selling cookbooks.

More than 65,000 people flooded to see James’ last two tours to witness his expert culinary skills. 

Audiences can expect a no-holds barred night of entertainment, filled with delicious buttery recipes, comedy, cars, nostalgic stories and music. Be prepared for a laugh-out-loud, high-energy night out filled with tantalising flavours that will leave your taste buds craving.

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Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025.

Following two sell-out tours in 2022 and 2023 James Martin Live will see the popular TV chef and best-selling author visit 20 amazing venues across England, Scotland and Wales, combining the perfect ingredients of mouth-watering dishes with his warm Yorkshire wit.

James Martin has been entertaining and educating the nation for three decades with his expert culinary skills both on screen and through his best-selling cookbooks.

Previous live tours have seen him build the ‘biggest and best bacon and cheese butty’, perform ‘surgery’ on a Barbie doll to create a Baked Alaska, invite audience members to show off their tattoos and even pick up his guitar to perform live.

More than 65,000 people flooded to see James’ last two tours to witness his expert culinary skills, and for 2025, audiences can expect a no-holds barred night of entertainment filled with delicious buttery recipes, comedy, cars, nostalgic stories and music.

Be prepared for a laugh-out-loud, high-energy night out filled with tantalising flavours that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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James Martin Live at Birmingham Symphony Hall reviewed - 'like Saturday Morning show on steroids'

Smelling his butter-soaked food waft across Symphony Hall was tantalising yet torture as he smirked 'enjoy your kebab on the way home'.

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TV chef James Martin does warn the audience 'this will be like my Saturday show on steroids' but even I wasn't prepared for the riotous, frenetic two hours that followed. His straight-talking views on air fryers, butter, Joe Wicks and even his jaw-dropping treatment of a Barbie doll left no stone unturned.

From his unusual entrance at Birmingham's Symphony Hall , it was clear this would be an uncensored Martin in a no-holds barred night of entertainment. Not just about cooking and recipes , but comedy, cars, nostalgic family stories and music as he takes several turns on his guitar.

Swearing, calling for bans on air fryers and single cream and throwing in copious amounts of butter to every recipe, the Yorkshireman has a twinkle in his eye as he lets his character shine, with a touch of self mockery.

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What became clear is how funny Martin really is. His risque jokes that normally aren't allowed during Saturday prime time family viewing had the audience in stitches. Even Michelin-starred Birmingham chef Glynn Purnell , who was a special guest in the audience, was the butt of many good-natured jokes - and took them well.

This is the This Morning chef's fourth UK tour and first since Martin publicly apologised over a leaked clip of him berating co-workers behind-the-scenes . Although it was over a drain that had become blocked at his home during filming of James Martin’s Saturday Morning, the 50-year-old had opened up about having been diagnosed with cancer on his face at the same time.

Referring to that at the close of this show, there was heartfelt sentiment as he thanked everyone for the support and well-wishes he'd received in such a "difficult year".

It felt genuine and brimming with emotion - some of the main reasons why I think Martin is now one of the most popular British personalities of his generation.

Much of this new tour is sentimental and nostalgic. It opens with a touching unusual tribute to the late, great Keith Floyd (which I don't want to spoil) and spends all the second act reminiscing on food and Martin's experiences during the 1970s and '80s.

There's some wonderful memories about life with his nan, parents and sister, growing up on a Yorkshire pig farm. Fights with his sister between her doll and his Evil Knievel toy have obviously left their mark as he seemed far too keen to hack away at a Barbie doll. It was one of the craziest moments of the show that still haunts me, but makes hilarious sense when you see the final result of his recipe.

When it comes to the recipes, there are nine he cooks live with assistance from his trusty side-kick Sam in what is most similar to his Saturday morning ITV programme and adventures in Spain and France. They include fantastic adaptations of his memories of everything from KFC to Berni Inn.

There's also a 'Hassleback Sarnie' that is literally a heart attack on a plate that takes his love of butter to a whole new level. It has to be seen to be believed.

Smelling his butter-soaked food waft across Symphony Hall was tantalising yet torture as he smirked 'enjoy your kebab on the way home'. Martin knows everyone would much rather get a taste of his homely creations instead, however high the calorie content.

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Breaking up the cooking are anecdotes and music from Martin plus plenty of audience participation that helps keep the atmosphere so lively.

Ahead of the event, an excited Martin had posted a picture of inside Birmingham's Symphony Hall declaring 'love this place, what a room!' Known for its unrivalled acoustics, Martin's elation became clear when he grabbed his guitar with a fellow musician to perform tracks by the Rolling Stones and Journey for a singalong.

If you want to know what the real James Martin is like, then this is the show for you. It's the popular chef in all his uncensored cheekiness, brimming with fun and naughtiness. Licking his fingers with a devilish look in his eye, Martin has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand during a joyous, refreshing night of entertainment.

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James Martin Live continues on its UK tour to venues including Oxford New Theatre tonight(October 24), Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on October 29, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on November 1, Bridgewater Hall Manchester on November 10 and London Palladium on November 12. For tickets and information, visit the Live Nation website here .

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Memorial Park Amphitheater

Since 1993, Cupertino’s Memorial Park Amphitheater has hosted SF Shakes’ Free Shakespeare in the Park.  Featuring terraced and hillside amphitheater seating along with ample adjacent park space, facilities, and parking, the amphitheater is conveniently located on the main thoroughfare of Steven’s Creek Boulevard with plenty of nearby amenities and food options.

2023 schedule

Below is the schedule for the three weekends of Free Shakespeare in the Park 2023 performances of Cymbeline  in Cupertino.  All shows begin at 6pm and run for 90 minutes with no intermission. * Preview show (preview shows allow the cast and crew to to make adjustments before opening in each venue; all are welcome to attend these complete performances.) + Opening show

*Sat July 22 – 6pm *Sun July 23 – 6pm

*Fri July 28 – 6pm +Sat July 29 – 6pm Sun July 30 – 6pm

Fri Aug 4 – 6pm Sat Aug 5 – 6pm Sun Aug 6 – 6pm

location & transportation

• The Senior Center parking lot off Mary Ave
• The Quinlan Center lot at Stelling Rd and Alves Dr.
• The parking lot off Alves Dr
• Street parking on Alves Dr.
• Note that parking along Anton Way is not allowed.

Unlike in many theaters, at Free Shakes in the Park you’re welcome to bring in all the food and beverages you like!  We no longer offer concessions for sale onsite, so be sure to patronize a local business and stock your picnic on the way in.  Cupertino offers many culinary options in the vicinity, and here are a few of our favorites from the immediate surrounding area:

• Whole Foods Market (including Dosateria and Market Cocina) – 20955 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Ike’s Sandwiches – 21000 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Tasty Pizza – 21000 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Panda Express – 21000 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Mr. Sun Tea – 20950 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Voyager Craft Coffee – 20807 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Panera Bread – 20807 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Target (including Starbucks) – 20745 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Dish n’ Dash (Middle Eastern) – 20750 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• The Habit Burger Grill – 20735 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Paris Baguette – 20735 Stevens Creek Blvd.

tips for attending

• Due to actors’ union rules, photography and videography of the performance are not allowed.  Guests taking photos will be asked by staff to delete them.
• SF Shakes’ in-house photographers are exempted from this restriction.
• All shows are free to the public.  No reservations or tickets are required and all seating is general and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Feel free to arrive early to claim your ideal seating location with chair or blanket placeholders.  The earliest guests begin arriving several hours before showtime but available seating remains throughout the course of the performance.
• Cupertino Memorial Park Amphitheater features both terraced concrete seating and grassy hillside seating.
• The amphitheater is accessible to wheelchairs and a limited amount of accessible ground-level paved area is available near the front of the seating area.
• Throughout the performance, including for late arrivals, please take care not to disrupt the show for other patrons by walking in front of the stage.  Enter/exit at the sides or rear of the seating area.
• Aisles and walkways will be marked, and should be kept clear at all times for the safety of actors and audience.
• Lawn / folding chairs are welcome.  To ensure visibility for all guests, those bringing taller chairs will be asked to sit behind the signage delineating tall/short chair areas.
• A tall chair is defined as one whose seat measures more than 12 inches off the ground.
• Prepare for the sun by bringing sunscreen, water, and a visor/hat/sunglasses or small umbrella.  There is limited shade in the amphitheater and it moves throughout the course of the show.
• Blankets or ground covers are recommended on dirt and grassy areas.
• Strollers are allowed, provided they are folded down during the performance and not blocking walkways or aisles.
• Layered clothing options.  All shows have the potential to start out hot and end chilly.
• To ensure visibility for all guests, tents, large umbrellas or shade structures, and tall tables are not allowed within the main seating area.
• ADA accessible restrooms and a water fountain are located behind the amphitheater near the playground.  From seated in the amphitheater, head left along the pathway.
• Trash and recycling receptacles are located to both sides of the stage, at the top of the hill, and throughout the park.  Please clean up after yourself.
• The Hospitality Table is located to the right of the stage when seated in the amphitheater.  Visit the table for information or assistance or to make a donation.
• Lost and found items are stored at the Hospitality Table.  After the performance, call the SF Shakes office at 415-558-0888
• For any medical issues, security concerns, or other emergencies please visit the Hospitality Table or contact any SF Shakes staff member.
• Performances are rarely cancelled, but in the event of extreme heat or rain, unhealthy air quality, or other natural or public health emergencies, a show may be modified or cancelled.  Cancellation decisions are often made shortly before showtime but every effort is made to notify the public as soon as possible.  Cancellation announcements will be posted in the park and on our website and social media.

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Red Morton Park

Since 2012, Redwood City has hosted SF Shakes’ Free Shakespeare in the Park.  Initially staged on the grounds of Sequoia High School, performances have now moved to Red Morton Park, centrally located and featuring ample lawn space and an elaborate adjacent playground area, athletic fields, and skate park.

Below is the schedule for the three weekends of Free Shakespeare in the Park 2023 performances of Cymbeline in Redwood City.  All shows begin at 6pm and run for 90 minutes with no intermission. * Preview show (preview shows allow the cast and crew to to make adjustments before opening in each venue; all are welcome to attend these complete performances.) + Opening show

*Sat Aug 12 – 6pm +Sun Aug 13 – 6pm

Sat Aug 19 – 6pm Sun Aug 20 – 6pm

Sat Aug 26 – 6pm Sun Aug 27 – 6pm

• Parking lots serving the Veteran’s Center on St. Francis St. and Vera Ave.
• Street parking on St Francis St, Madison Ave, and Vera Ave.
• National Guard and Bechet Field parking lots off Valota Rd.
• Community Activities Building parking lot off Roosevelt Ave.

Unlike in many theaters, at Free Shakes in the Park you’re welcome to bring in all the food and beverages you like!  We no longer offer concessions for sale onsite, so be sure to patronize a local business and stock your picnic on the way in.  Redwood City offers many culinary options in the vicinity, and here are a few of our nearby favorites:

• Mountain Mike’s Pizza – 3121 Jefferson Ave.
• Oh Baby Sushi – 2139 Roosevelt Ave.
• Prima Deli – 2115 Roosevelt Ave.
• Chez Nous Cafe – 2159 Roosevelt Ave.
• Whole Foods Market – 1250 Jefferson Ave.
• Taqueria El Grullense – 1280 El Camino Real
• Safeway – 1071 El Camino Real
• The Habit Burger Grill – 1111 El Camino Real
• Jamba Juice – 1007 El Camino Real
• City Pub – 2620 Broadway
• Ike’s Sandwiches – 2655 Broadway
• Red Morton Park features a large, flat, semi-grassy lawn area.
• The park is accessible to wheelchairs and plenty of level grassy area is available in the seating area.
• Prepare for the sun by bringing sunscreen, water, and a visor/hat/sunglasses or small umbrella.  There is limited shade in the park and it moves throughout the course of the show.
• ADA accessible restrooms and a water fountain are located behind the Magical Bridge Playground, off the Bechet Field parking lot.  From seated in our field, turn around and head straight back and around the right side of the playground.
• Trash and recycling receptacles are located throughout the park.  Please clean up after yourself.
• The Hospitality Table is located to the left of the stage when seated in the field.  Visit the table for information or assistance or to make a donation.

San Francisco

McLaren Park – Jerry Garcia Amphitheater

Below is the schedule for the two weekends of Free Shakespeare in the Park 2023 performances of Cymbeline in San Francisco.  All shows begin at 2pm and run for 90 minutes with no intermission. * Preview show (preview shows allow the cast and crew to to make adjustments before opening in each venue; all are welcome to attend these complete performances.) + Opening show

*Sat Sept 2 – 2pm *Sun Sept 3 – 2pm +Mon Sept 4 – 2pm

sat sept 9 – 2pm Sun Sept 10 – 2pm

LOCATION Jerry Garcia Amphitheater is located in San Francisco’s McLaren Park, off John F. Shelley Dr. between Cambridge St. and Mansell St.  The amphitheater itself is set back in the woods and not visible from the street, so look for signs denoting the amphitheater parking lots. PARKING Free public parking is available in the area, options include:

• The main parking lot southeast of the amphitheater off John F Shelley Dr.  Look for the sign denoting “Amphitheater Parking”. From this lot, follow the path for 1/4 mile to reach the amphitheater.
• A limited number of handicapped parking spaces are available in the small lot to the immediate northeast of the amphitheater.  Look for a narrow road 1 block to the north of the main lot entrance, labeled with a “Jerry Garcia Amphitheater” sign, then follow the road as it dog-legs up to the amphitheater.  This lot is patrolled and vehicles not displaying a proper placard will be cited.
• Street parking along John F Shelley Dr.  From here enter on foot from either of the above mentioned parking lots.

TRANSIT The nearest BART stations are Glen Park and Balboa Park, each around 2 miles away.  The closest bus is the 29 which connects with the Balboa Park station. The west bound stop is at the corner of Mansell St and University St. The east bound stop is at Mansell St and Visitacion Ave ( see map ).

Unlike in many theaters, at Free Shakes in the Park you’re welcome to bring in all the food and beverages you like!  We no longer offer concessions for sale onsite, so be sure to patronize a local business and stock your picnic on the way in.  Food options immediately surround the park are sparse, so we recommend traveling a bit further to Geneva Ave or Mission St.  Here are a few of our favorites from those areas:

• Golden Moon Restaurant – 2511 Geneva Ave.
• Domino’s Pizza – 2665 Geneva Ave.
• KFC/Taco Bell – 2815 Geneva Ave.
• Los Reyes Restaurant – 2101 Geneva Ave.
• Bravo Pizza – 5145 Mission St.
• Hawaiian Drive Inn – 4827 Mission St.
• Taqueria El Farolito – 4817 Mission St.
• An Chi Vietnamese Cuisine – 4683 Mission St.
• Pampanguena Filipino Cuisine – 20807 Stevens Creek Blvd.
• Phillies Cheesesteaks – 932 Geneva Ave.
• Safeway – 4950 Mission St.
• Jerry Garcia Amphitheater features both terraced bleacher seating and semi-grassy hillside seating.
• Lawn / folding chairs are welcome, but not needed in the bleacher seating area.
• ADA accessible restrooms and a water fountain are located in the adjacent handicapped parking lot.  From seated in the amphitheater, head left along the pathway.
• Trash, recycling, and compost receptacles are located to both sides of the stage.  Please clean up after yourself.
• The Hospitality Table is located down the path to the left of the stage when seated in the amphitheater.  Visit the table for information or assistance or to make a donation.

The Bruns Amphitheater

CalShakes & SFShakes are pleased to jointly announce that the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater will host Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer, with two weekends of Cymbeline performances. “Free Shakespeare in the Park will be a wonderful addition to our “At The Bruns” arts series this summer” says CalShakes Executive Director Clive Worsley. “This is a great opportunity for audiences to continue to enjoy Shakespeare onstage at the Bruns, in anticipation of our own Shakespeare production in 2024 for our 50th Anniversary. We are deeply appreciative of the several donors who have chosen to support this collaboration.” “I’m delighted that our two companies could partner to bring Free Shakespeare in the Park to the Bruns this summer, says SF Shakes Executive Director Toby Leavitt.

Below is the schedule for the two weekends of Free Shakespeare in the Park 2023 performances of Cymbeline in Orinda.  All shows begin at 4:00pm (the theater opens at 2:30pm). The show runs for 90 minutes with no intermission.

Join us for a lively and informative Grove Talk at 3:00pm! – The Sept 16 and Sept 17 Grove Talks will be presented by Philippa Kelly , Cal Shakes Resident Dramaturg. – The Sept 23 Grove Talk will be presented by Karina Gutiérrez , Latinx Director and Scholar, – The Sept 24 Grove Talk will be presented by Carla Pantoja , SF Shakes Artistic Director.

* Preview show (preview shows allow the cast and crew to to make adjustments before opening in each venue; all are welcome to attend these complete performances.) + Opening show

*Sat Sept 16 – 4pm (3pm Grove Talk) +Sun Sept 17 – 4pm (3pm Grove Talk)

sat sept 23 – 4pm (3pm Grove Talk) Sun Sept 24 – 4pm (3pm Grove Talk)

LOCATION The Bruns Amphitheatre is located at 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda CA 94563, which is about 7 miles from Berkeley and Oakland, just off Highway 24. PARKING Limited parking is available; carpooling is encouraged. A shuttle service for those with access needs is available to take you up the hill.

TRANSIT You can BART to the Orinda station and then take the Cal Shakes shuttle. The free shuttle (with a wheelchair ramp) runs from the Orinda BART station to the Bruns, beginning two hours before every performance and again immediately after the show. The shuttle runs a loop every 20 minutes. Uber or Lyft are alternates to taking the shuttle to the amphitheater,

The Café at the Sharon Simpson Center is available onsite, offering sandwiches, salads, desserts, hot and cold beverages, wine, and beer.

Outside alcohol is NOT permitted.

Outside food is welcomed with the purchase of a picnicking fee. The Bruns Memorial Amphitheater grounds and theater is a ‘nut-free zone.’

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• Feel free to arrive early to claim your ideal seating location with blanket or jacket placeholders.  The theater opens at 2:30pm and show time is at 4pm. Each show also includes a lively and informative Grove Talk at 3pm.
• Bruns Amphitheater features terraced seating and chairs are provided; no need to bring your own!
• The amphitheater is accessible to wheelchairs and special needs.
• Throughout the performance, including for late arrivals, please take care not to disrupt the show for other patrons. Enter/exit at the sides or rear of the seating area.
• Aisles and walkways should be kept clear at all times for the safety of actors and audience.
• Full size chairs are provided; no need to bring your own! Wheelchairs can be accommodated.

WHAT TO BRING

• Prepare for the sun by bringing sunscreen, water, and a visor/hat/sunglasses.  There is limited shade in the amphitheater and it moves throughout the course of the show.
• Layers and/or blankets are recommended as the temperature may swing dramatically. All shows have the potential to start out warm and end chilly.
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes – the ground can be uneven.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Your own seating (full size chairs are provided!)
• Food & beverages – instead purchase at The Café at the Sharon Simpson located on the plaza.
• ADA accessible restrooms and a water fountain are located in the plaza just outside the entrance to the amphitheater.
• Trash, recycling, and compost receptacles are conveniently located. Please clean up after yourself.
• Visit the Hospitality  table for information or assistance or to make a donation.
• When walking from or to the parking area be sure to use the path. The road will be open to vehicle traffic.
• For any medical issues, security concerns, or other emergencies please visit the Hospitality Table or contact any staff member.

CANCELLATIONS

• Performances are rarely cancelled, but in the event of extreme heat or rain, unhealthy air quality, or other natural or public health emergencies, a show may be modified or cancelled.  Cancellation decisions are often made shortly before showtime but every effort is made to notify the public as soon as possible.  Cancellation announcements will be posted in the parking lot and on our website and social media.

SAN FRANCISCO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

PO Box 46093 San Francisco, CA 94146-0937

415-558-0888

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Our first look at Apple Park

Apple's spaceship has touched down in Cupertino, California. We visited its landing zone.

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Tuesday wasn't just the launch of  three new iPhones, an Apple Watch and an Apple TV. It was also the first time Apple welcomed journalists to its gigantic, 175-acre Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. 

Apple Park is home to several buildings, most prominently a 2.8-million square-foot ring unofficially known as the Spaceship, which boasts four-story curved glass panels, custom aluminum doorhandles and one of the largest roof-mounted solar farms in the world. It's the new home for more than 12,000 Apple employees, a sizeable chunk of Apple's Cupertino workforce. 

Our first trip to Apple's spaceship campus

Building this campus was one of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs ' dying wishes, and there's video proof: An ailing Jobs went before the Cupertino City Council just months before his death  to pitch the project personally . (They approved it, unanimously, two years later.)

Apple Park is just a few minutes' drive from Infinite Loop.

Built on a concrete office park formerly owned by Hewlett-Packard, Apple Park sits on 175 acres in the heart of Silicon Valley, just a few minutes' drive from Apple's previous headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop. The spaceship wasn't finished, so we weren't allowed inside. Apple employees won't start moving in until the end of the year.

Instead, we visited two other buildings on campus -- the new Apple Park Visitor Center, which houses its own Apple retail store (which Apple are now calling "Town Squares"), and of course, the 1,000-seat Steve Jobs Theater where the company held its iPhone presentation.

The public cafe at the Apple Park Visitor Center.

In addition to the store, the Visitor Center hosts Apple's first-ever public cafe, plus an exhibit space currently being used to show off an augmented reality "experience" -- through the window of an iPad , you can hover over a 3-D model of the campus to see how it looks at different times of day, how traffic flows and where you can find a spot in Apple's giant detached parking structure.

The Steve Jobs Theater, meanwhile, is set on a small hill, a short walk above the Visitor Center. You reach it after walking up a lovely (though smelly -- they'd just fertilized the grounds) paved pathway, with trees and flowers all around. And then, you see it: a 20-foot-tall glass cylinder, 165 feet in diameter, with a roof that reflects the sky. It's a spaceship, too, on a smaller scale. And glass is the only thing holding that stunning roof up.

CNET editor-in-chief Connie Guglielmo poses with Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder and Bay Area legend, in front of the Steve Jobs Theater.

The glass dome is merely the foyer for the auditorium, which sits below ground. To get there, you take two curved glass elevators that rotate as they descend, or one of a pair of curved staircases that step down to the reception area and demo room for Apple's new products. A small sign hangs above the entrance to the auditorium, carved into the bare white stone. It simply reads "Steve Jobs Theater."

Inside the theater, the feeling is one of simple, elegant lines and designs. White, black, gray, brown. No jarring colors. Curved edges. Smooth surfaces. Serene is the word that comes to mind. We sit on squishy, comfortable brown leather seats, each with a power outlet built into the side, presumably so you never have to stop using your favorite Apple device. 

The front few rows, which were used to seat VIPs like Disney's Bob Iger and director J.J. Abrams on Tuesday, are basically couches made of the same brown leather that curve, slightly, around the main stage. Curved is the theme.

Outside the theater again, standing in the courtyard, the nearly finished spaceship is visible in the background. The building looks massive, otherworldly, even at this distance.

The spaceship, as viewed from the Steve Jobs Theater.

The other thing we notice is how quiet and peaceful it is here -- quite a feat considering the campus sits adjacent to Interstate 280, one of the main arteries through the Silicon Valley. That quiet could be temporary, because Apple Park isn't really open yet to the tens of thousands of Apple employees and visitors who will make it their mecca, or merely want to visit the campus Jobs designed. 

It's hard to believe, as Apple CEO Tim Cook noted in his opening dedication on Tuesday , that this now park-like campus was once an asphalt jungle of industrial office buildings surrounded by acres of parking lots.

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Apple Park Visitor Center

Welcome to Apple in California. Apple Park has created a special place just for visitors. An architectural extension of the private campus, the Apple Park Visitor Center offers guests a place to learn, explore, shop, and more.

Created to illustrate the intention of building an office park that fits into the natural landscape, discover the Exhibition space within the Visitor Center that showcases the innovative design principles of Apple Park. Then, shop at the Store, which includes exclusive Apple and Apple Park branded merchandise. The merchandise is a highly curated selection of Apple products and accessories.

After exploring the Exhibition and Store, relax at the Apple Cafe. With comfortable seating both inside and out, the Cafe serves refreshments for guests to enjoy as they take in the surrounding olive grove. Lastly, head up to the Roof Terrace, which features a unique view of Apple Park and its rolling landscape.

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