Pop-Up Shakespeare brings the Bard to unexpected corners of Nashville — coffee shops, breweries, bookstores, and all kinds of neighborhood hangouts. These one-night-only, fast-paced staged readings feature top Nashville theatre talent in a stripped-down, story-forward format that highlights Shakespeare’s language, humor, and heart. It’s lively, unbuttoned, and welcoming to all, proving you don’t need a traditional stage to enjoy the magic of Shakespeare.