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Shakespeare is in the park in New London and Westerly

July 23, 2016 12:00 am • Last Updated: July 24, 2016 6:49 pm

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Flock Theater presents "The Taming of the Shrew" at the Connecticut College Arboretum in New London. (Submitted photo)

All you Shakespeare-in-the-park fans, Sunday is your lucky day.

Well, actually, this month is your lucky month. Flock Theatre and Colonial Theatre are each doing their summer Bard shows.

Flock is offering "The Taming of the Shrew" outdoors in the Connecticut College Arboretum in New London through July 31. Sunday's show is at 7 p.m., and tickets are $15 adults, $10 students, seniors, active military. For more information, call (860) 443-3119.

Meanwhile, over in Westerly, the Colonial's Shakespeare Festival is focusing on "Hamlet." Jeremiah Clapp stars in the title role, with familiar Colonial faves Paul Romero, Ed Franklin and Marion Markham also part of the cast. Sunday's performance begins at 8 p.m., and admission is free, but donations are accepted. "Hamlet" runs through Aug. 7. Visit thecolonialtheater.org.

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