Improvised Rubbish Shakespeare – The Incomplete Works

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Children's Shows (improv, comedy)

  • Venue 33
    Pleasance Courtyard - Pleasance Above
  • 13:05
  • Aug 28
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 5+ (5 and older)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Rubbish Shakespeare Company and Wing It Improv
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains audience participation.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    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 2 years

Description

Shakespeare's gone awol so his cast must make it up... in front of the king! With your help, this hilarious, madcap troupe must complete William's new masterpiece – or it's off with their heads! Wing It Improv and Rubbish Shakespeare present a completely improvised Shakespeare play! Using clown, physical comedy and live music, this spontaneous hour of family-friendly theatre is a ridiculously joyous, participatory event. Suitable for all, including those new to Shakespeare (or even theatre itself). 'Delightfully bonkers'' ***** (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Improvised theatre at its very best!' ***** (At the Theatre).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Main queue on road outside. Lift access through Pleasance Bar — ask at Box Office or bar for assistance.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Fiona 97 days ago

5 star entertainment on every level; so clever, so funny and so engaging. The kids want to go back again and again. A real Fringe 2023 highlight for us

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Anna 103 days ago

A truly brilliant, funny show for all ages with excellent performers who even improvise in rhyme. Definitely go and see it!

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Debbie 104 days ago

Climate change in the Amazonian rainforest during the Trojan war was the basis for today’s Shakespeare Improv and it was all totally barmy but very funny!

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Randal Richmond 112 days ago

Brilliant and funny. Improv is difficult in itself, but improvising a Shakespearian play is most impressive. Taking suggestions from the audience as to the main plot points of the play - the performers ingeniously used available props to tell the story of a yeti on Mt. Everest, and the challenges of trying to grow grapes to make wine on the snowy slopes. There was more of course, and it was hilarious. Definitely worth a visit.

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Christine MacArthur 112 days ago

This company is amazingly creative. With a bit of audience participation, they improvise a complete five act play in the style (language and plot) of Shakespeare. It was hilarious and very entertaining. Great for children as well as adults.

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Mike Smith 112 days ago

Loved this show. Great fun for all the family, my kids were in stitches throughout. Clever and very silly.

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The flight of the albatross 112 days ago

I took my two children to see this. They loved it as did I, very funny stuff and I would recommended it to anyone whatever age. Fun, playful and what the fringe is all about.

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Pernickety Pumpkin 115 days ago

Talented actors and the kids in rhe audience seemed to be enjoying themselves. Nicely done!

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Mix Up Theatre (5/5 stars) 101 days ago

"Come see a wacky inspired tale evolve in front of your eyes!"

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The Reviews Hub (5/5 stars) 108 days ago

The Incomplete Works of Shakespeare is a brilliant, bold, and very funny evening’s entertainment. It may be aimed at a family audience – but trust me, you don’t need a child to enjoy this!

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