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Impromptu Shakespeare

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 Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast.

Packed with priceless wit, lyrical smarts, romance, and a dash of double-crossing, this leading ensemble do the Bard proud with a brand new one-act hit every time, inspired by audience suggestions.Impromptu Shakespeare have been a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and Bristol Shakespeare Festival, and have appeared on BBC Shakespeare Live.

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

“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

WINNER: Best Comedy Event, Buxton Fringe 2021

Show Information

Duration 60mins (no interval) Age Suitability: All Ages Culture Pass 2for1 Tickets Yes (Sign up here)

Accessibility Information

Access: Tented venue on flat site, no steps. Contact our box office for assistance. Wheelchair Spaces: Yes Accessible Toilets: Accessible Portaloos Standing/Seated: Seated