Prima Spada - Fencing - the Elizabethan 'arte of defence'

During the Elizabethan period, fencing was a means of settling personal disagreements - particularly about personal honour and reputation - and only rarely used on the battlefield. A skill requirement of the upper-class nobility, gentlemen were trained in the art of fencing from childhood.

Fencing featured in many of Shakespeare’s plays (e.g. Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet) as it was a common part of life, relatively safe to show on stage, and very visually impressive.

Grab a blanket, a glass of mead, a picnic lunch and find your own patch of grass from which to enjoy the fencing performances by Prima Spada. Why not join in one of the learn to fence sessions.

• 11.30am - Learn to fence session
• 12noon - Main display
• 1.30pm - Learn to fence session

Note: Learn to fence sessions participants must be at least 14 years old. Children under 16 are to be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, email BotGardensSHA@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Bookings

Book a ticket via Eventbrite to register your interest. Your ticket isn't required on the day - bookings are used to indicate demand for the activity. Additional entry on the day is permitted if there is lawn space available.

Venue address

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong