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Shakes by the lake: Theatre By The Lake returns to BPACC Friday night

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: October 10, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: October 10, 2025 4:00 AM CT

One of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies will be performed under the stars Friday night in Bartlett.

The Tennessee Shakespeare Co. will present a 90-minute version of “Much Ado About Nothing” on Friday, Oct. 10, at Appling Lake adjacent to the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center as part of the center’s annual Theatre By the Lake series.

The family-friendly play, free to the public, will start at 7 p.m. 

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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