Shakespeare's birthday celebrated at The Barnacle

The rain put a damper on Shakespeare's birthday party at The Barnacle yesterday, but thanks to the Miami Shakespeare Group, the show did go on. While there wasn't a large turnout, for those who braved the drizzle (there wasn't a downpour, just a small inconvenience), it was well worth it.

As you entered the grounds through the long, winding path, characters from another time jumped out at you and interacted. As you made your way down to the pavilion on the great lawn, you met the King and Queen and their court.

It was a lot of fun and the characters were all in character even when you tried to have a conversation with them, which added to the fun. As we sat on the house's large porch and rocked on the rocking chairs, as one does, it was a pleasant site to see folks entering the grounds and being swept up in the entertainment.

Later in the evening, due to the inclement weather, the reading of "Twelfth Night" was moved from the Coconut Grove Playhouse stage door to The Bookstore in the Grove, which ended up cozy and more intimate as they read in the living room area.

The last large event that Miami Shakespeare did in Coconut Grove was their usual January production at Shell Lumber. This year it was "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

For more photos of yesterday's Barnacle event, you can go here.