Impromptu Shakespeare

Saturday 10th June, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

Sad that Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for over 400 years? Well, hold onto your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back!

With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by a whip-smart cast. Packed with priceless wit, lyrical smarts, romance, and double-crossing, this leading ensemble do the Bard proud with a new one-act hit every time, inspired by audience suggestions.

Impromptu Shakespeare has been a hit at Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol Shakespeare Festival, and appeared on BBC Shakespeare Live.

This is an outdoor performance, please bring your own seating (blanket or chairs) and wear appropriate attire for the weather. Picnics welcome.

BOOK ONLINE or by calling 01455 290429
Pre Booking Essential

Tickets:

Adult	£15
Child (10-15yrs)	£13
Group of 4	£50

“Shakespeare from the hip. Ingenious and very funny.”– Will Gompertz, BBC Arts Editor

WINNER: Best Comedy Event, Buxton Fringe 2021

“Simply sublime, side-splittingly hilarious improvised comedy almost worthy of the Bard himself.”
★★★★★ Broadway Baby

“Go and see this show. It’s intelligent, it’s funny, it’s all of the adjectives for brilliant. I’m still not sure how they did what they did.” ★★★★★ Pocket Size Theatre

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