Death by Shakespeare

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Theatre (physical theatre, drama)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

A chorus of bawdy spirits lead you through this physically dynamic amalgamation of Shakespeare's finest death scenes. Witness the madness of Ophelia, the conniving Lady Macbeth, the hilarious Pyramus and the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, amongst others. A fresh look at the Bard's beautiful words through physical theatre, choral work and music. Successfully resurrected for its fifth Fringe outing since 2013! 'A must see for Shakespeare fans' **** (ThreeWeeks 2013). 'I did "Delight to view these heinous deeds"' **** (BroadwayBaby.com 2013). In the Top Ten for Shakespeare Re-imagined in 2019 (The List).

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Access to box office via ground level entrance; then up one floor in a standard passenger lift.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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Edinburgh Guide (3/5 stars) 33 days ago

This is a talented group of students who are all given a chance to perform and show their strengths.

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Broadway Baby (4/5 stars) 39 days ago

Hurly Burly’s Death by Shakespeare is a stylised ode to Shakespeare, that lifts and showcases his best-known characters in a tumultuous yet entrancing way.

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The Student (3.5/5 stars) 40 days ago

Death by Shakespeare was an enjoyable, interesting performance that I would recommend. Considering it is only half an hour in length, it is not tricky to fit it into your hectic Fringe schedule and it makes for a fun afternoon watch.

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British Theatre Guide (3/5 stars) 43 days ago

An absolute delight.

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The Smu Reviews (3.5/5 stars) 46 days ago

An impressively choreographed spectacle of spectres leads the audience through a highlight reel of The Bard’s best departures.

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