Oberon (/ˈoʊbərɒn/) is a king of the fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature. He is best known as a character in William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, in which he is King of the Fairies and spouse of Titania, Queen of the Fairies. Oberon as we know it, is a small village in the Blue Mountains with the Rotary Club of Oberon having seven members! This last weekend the king of the fairies Oberon and his spouse Titania ruled the village! The Rotary Club staged its first Shakespearean Festival with huge success! The troupe “Come you Spirits are a very professional group from Sydney. |
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Thursday saw the troupe of these Shakespearean players, stage a performance at the Aged Care home before also going to the local high school. Friday night at the Malachi Gilmore Hall saw a nearly sold-out crowd dining and being entertained by both Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream. But that’s not all……Saturday evening at the Oberon Common the Rotary Club put on a Free sausage BBQ and drinks before a free performance of a Midsummer Nights Dream. Rotary Volunteers also arrived from Orange Daybreak, Bathurst and Bathurst Daybreak to assist with the evenings preparations and serving the good sized crowd! It was a warm barmy night in an exceptional setting and the locals came out in force to experience this! A wonderful performance received a long ovation particularly when the troupe stated they would be back next year! This festival is aimed at becoming an annual event! So keep a weekend free about next mid-March and be prepared to book your accommodation and enjoy the hospitality from this amazing Rotary Club. |