Shakespeare for Breakfast

Shakespeare for Breakfast is always on my Fringe to do list; I love the clever adaptations of the works of the Bard of Avon. I approached this year’s offering with caution. How could the 16th century’s misogyny be rendered acceptable in the #metoo era?

I think that they managed it ... just. As ever, the play was madcap, energetic and clever. I loved the musical numbers book ending the show.
I’m already looking forward to next year’s show.

These 4 actors always have everyone in stitches (it is a festival staple of ours) and their take on Taming of the Shrew is funnier than ever; so many clever one-liners with the actors putting their all into the performances. One thing to point out is that the venue is stuffy and very warm so bring your hand fans! We also went to Dickens for Dinner today, for the first time - also very funny and clever and with a choice of minestrone or chicken soup!

Had a fun time in the hands of actors who know what they're doing.
Enjoyable and relaxed.

First time seeing Shakespeare for Breakfast but it will now become an annual booking! Brilliant. Funny, well written and energetically performed. Enjoyed it so much I booked Dinner with Dickens straight away!

We see Shakespeare for Breakfast at the Fringe every year and this was the best one yet! So funny and a great take on Taming of the Shrew - will be recommending this to everyone.

Very funny with lots of puns, brilliant witty banter and great east end versions of shakespear's characters. Excellent actors with lots of energy keep the humour rattling along. Marvellous entertainment.

Usual good fun for an hour we have come to expect. ****

The usual rapid fire retorts, puns and all round daftness! We loved the cockney/ Essex stuff. Keep it coming!

Pure joy from start to finish. Witty, engaging, hilarious, uplifting, astonishing, and pots of other nice things. Utterly brilliant performance from a bunch of lovely actors. We're still chuckling two days later. Shakespeare will be kicking himself he didn't write it this way the first time. Six stars ******

My first 'Shakespeare for Breakfast' and not disappointed! It was clever, witty, contemporary, funny, and very very well delivered. Like the lady I sat beside I intend to become a regular, as she enjoyed her 6th breakfast! 10/10, see you next year!!

A huge Whoop Whoop for this sole-searching, side-splitting wonderful show. A highlight of the Fringe for us, especially as Heskyo was invited to play such a pivotal role! This show really is the best start to any Fringe day.

Great fun, fantastic performances and a complete joy from start to finish. This was my first time going and I absolutely will be back next year. Don't worry about the early start, just go and enjoy it. You won't regret it!

This show is always worth a visit but this year they have excelled themselves. Such great fun and laugh out loud funny. Enjoy! ***** 5 stars.

First class again. A very funny way to start the day.

Never before have so many shoe-related puns gathered together in one place for the sole purpose of leaving an audience groaning with laughter. Shakespeare as it really should be... Book early - this one sells out every day.

Always an inventive reinterpretation of Shakespeare and this year was no exception. Brimful with energy and puns.

Splendid. So lively so early in the day! Never been before, thoroughly enjoyed the energy and fun, the puns, songs ... A great company of performers. Worth getting up that little bit earlier to start your fringe day. And free coffee and croissant too. What's not to like!!

Another excellent morning's work, guys! THIS is the way to start a fringe day. The script was just wonderful with pun after pun after pun, and then another one. Great writing and great delivery and yet another great take on Shakespeare. Even if you saw them some years ago and wasn't impressed, that was a different line-up, some years have been not as good but these guys are definitely worth taking a risk on. Too early? You do get coffee and croissants. Go see ☆☆☆☆☆