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Babes With Blades stages Shakespeare’s family tragedy with fight choreography at Theater Wit.
Babes With Blades begins its season-ending production of Shakespeare’s King Lear on October 15, with Alison Dornheggen directing and Jess Pennachio handling fight choreography. Opening-night energy and the company’s physical-theater identity give this familiar tragedy a specific local angle.
What to expect
Head to Theatre 3 at Theater Wit for a 7:30 PM performance. The production follows Lear’s decision to divide his kingdom among three daughters and the political and family disasters that follow.
Good to know
- The production opens on October 15, 2026.
- The listed start time is 7:30 PM.
- Tickets range from $28 to $37.
- The performance is in Theatre 3 at Theater Wit.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
When does the performance begin?
The performance is listed to begin at 7:30 PM.
How much are tickets?
The listed ticket range is $28 to $37.
Where is the production staged?
It is staged in Theatre 3 at Theater Wit.
Who is producing the play?
Babes With Blades Theatre Company is presenting this King Lear.


