The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (Play)

Date:

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Venue:

Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Notes:

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was first performed by the Reduced Shakespeare Company at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1987. Receiving international acclaim and being played in many different countries throughout the world, including a nine year stint in London, the play’s basic elements always remain the same. Three actors condense all 37 plays of William Shakespeare, and some snippets of his sonnets, into a 97 minute parody. Drawing heavily on improvisation and pop-culture references, the piece is unique to the location and audience for which it is being played, ensuring its constant relevance.

The QPAC production of The Complete Works sees Frank Woodley, Damien Callinan and Keith Adams take the stage in bright tights, puffy shorts and various wigs. The actors play themselves, as actors who are trying to act out all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays.

Poetry, British, UK, and English.

Seen By:

Daria Addams