Comedy

  • Fringe Festival

Completely Improvised Shakespeare

Promising laughs and gasps in equal measure!

The image features seven people jostling against a purple background, to be in the frame. They are all dressed in similar off-white shirts, and their expressions and body language are exaggerated, conveying a sense of fun and chaos. Some are pulling at their shirts or making animated gestures.
The image features the same group of seven people against a purple background. They are all dressed in similar off-white shirts and holding metal mugs, some appearing to drink from them. A Some characters are threatening a player in the middle and pinching his ear. It's a comedic picture.
The image shows two people dressed in off-white shirts with their sleeves rolled up, black trousers, brown leather belts, white stockings and brown shoes in front of a purple background. They are holding steins in hand, struck together. One of them has a happy expression and the other an awkward.
Past Event

Image Credit: Mark Gambine

The image features seven people jostling against a purple background, to be in the frame. They are all dressed in similar off-white shirts, and their expressions and body language are exaggerated, conveying a sense of fun and chaos. Some are pulling at their shirts or making animated gestures.
The image features the same group of seven people against a purple background. They are all dressed in similar off-white shirts and holding metal mugs, some appearing to drink from them. A Some characters are threatening a player in the middle and pinching his ear. It's a comedic picture.
The image shows two people dressed in off-white shirts with their sleeves rolled up, black trousers, brown leather belts, white stockings and brown shoes in front of a purple background. They are holding steins in hand, struck together. One of them has a happy expression and the other an awkward.

  • Performed by: Soothplayers

  • Directed by: Adam Hembree

Think Shakespeare... but funny! Give Soothplayers a title that could have been written by the Bard (but was not) and they will conjure a brand-new Shakespeare play on the damned spot!

This award-nominated show is fast-paced and action-packed, promising laughs and gasps in equal measure.

The cast includes darlings of Melbourne’s improvisation scene, including cast members of Thank God You're Here, Impro Melbourne and The Big HOO-HAA!

Off to the ticket-monger with ye!

'Highly entertaining and spontaneous comedy.' Herald Sun

'Soothplayers’ rowdy, hilarious plays are incredibly enjoyable and kind of astounding.' The Age

☆☆☆☆☆ Glam Adelaide

'Unforgettable.' ☆☆☆☆½ What’s On In Adelaide

'Will leave you wondering why you didn’t enjoy studying Shakespeare at school.' ☆☆☆☆ Planet Arts

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