March 7 – 29, 2025
Avant Bard Theatre proudly presents The Margriad, a compelling adaptation that brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most formidable characters, Queen Margaret of Anjou. Conceived by Séamus Miller, this production weaves together four of Shakespeare’s history plays—Henry VI Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Richard III—to tell the complete, epic story of Margaret’s rise and fall. With seven actors taking on all the roles, and three different actors embodying Margaret at various stages of her life, The Margriad offers a powerful and streamlined exploration of ambition, power, and tragedy. This production invites audiences to experience Shakespeare’s history plays as a cohesive narrative, centered around the indomitable spirit of Queen Margaret.
Previews and Saturday Matinees are Pay-What-You-Can performances. The matinee performance on Saturday, March 22 (2:00 pm) is a Mask-Required performance.
Federal employees who have been wrongfully terminated by the current presidential administration are welcome to complimentary tickets to any of our shows. Email info@avantbard.org with the date and time of the performance you would like to attend.
Performance Days and Times
Friday, March 7, 7:30 pm (Preview/PWYC)
Saturday, March 8, 7:30 pm (Preview/PWYC)
Thursday, March 13, 7:30 pm
Friday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 15, 2:00 pm (PWYC)
Saturday, March 15, 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 16, 2:00 pm
Thursday, March 20, 7:30 pm
Friday, March 21, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 22, 2:00 pm (PWYC/Masks Required)
Saturday, March 22, 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 23, 2:00 pm
Thursday, March 27, 7:30 pm
Friday, March 28, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 29, 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 29, 7:30 pm
(PWYC = Pay What You Can)
Runtime
2 hours 10 minutes, including two 10-minute intermissions
Audience Advisory
Parental Advisory: This production contains some explicit language, which may not be suitable for all audiences.
Strobe Warning: There are several moments in this show in which the lights strobe or flash rapidly.