Audience members can witness the world of Shakespeare come to life in a new and contemporary way against the beautiful backdrop of the Botanical Gardens.

Garden manager Michael Anlezark was excited by the opportunity to have As You Like It performed in the Gardens.

"It's a play about betrayal, love, mischief and foolery," he said.

"There's a villainous brother, a cross-dressing heroine, with love as the central theme. Of course, it all comes right by the end."

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Mr Anlezark said the play included some of Shakespeare's most famous lines and this made it a joy to watch.

Bring your picnic, picnic blanket, chairs and food and drink and enjoy a fun night of theatre in one of the Eurobodalla's most beautiful venues.

Curtains open on this newest Shakespeare in the Garden event from 6.30pm on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March.

Mr Anlezark said Shakespeare in the Garden events have always sold out fast, and encouraged anyone interested in attending the event to purchase a ticket soon.

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Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here.

In the event of rain, the show will go on: ticketholders will be notified of a change of venue to St Bernard's Primary School, David Street, Batehaven.