Rubbish Shakespeare Company

THEATRE

RUBBISH SHAKESPEARE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Fairies. Goblins. Donkeys... Super soakers!?!? Uh oh, it’s RUBBISH Shakespeare!

Athens. The past (before toasters). Four idiots dressed in bedsheets attempt to stage William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, using only a box of pound-shop props, a camel onesie, and a ladder they found by the bins. Will they succeed? Of course not, no. But oh my, will you belly-laugh at the results…

Described as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ (Primary Times); take a dash of Python, a teaspoon of Pixar, sprinkle in some lightsabers and a big bucket of slapstick, and what you’re left with is a Shakespeare experience that’s unlike any other - it’s far from rubbish!

Having made celebrated, highly accessible Shakespeare for a decade, the Rubbish Shakespeare Company presents ‘The Dream’. A perfect introduction to Shakespeare - and an Edinburgh Fringe favourite - this smash-hit production will delight all ages, and seriously tickle your funny bone. Your kids will love it… and so will you!

“GREAT WRITING, INVENTIVE IMPROV, ATTENTION-GRABBING ENERGY, SUPERB DELIVERY AND A SENSE OF COMIC TIMING THAT BOARDED ON THE GENIUS”

Fringe Review

“THERE ARE BEDSHEET TOGAS, WATER PISTOLS, LIGHTSABERS, SCARY WIGS AND MOP HEAD LION'S MANES. IT'S PURE RUBBISH... AND YOU'LL LOVE EVERY MINUTE”

WEE REVIEW

“THE FOUR ACTORS ARE JUST BRILLIANT... THIS HAD BOTH MY LITTLE CRITIC AND I IN STITCHES"

One 4 Review

“IT MAY BE ONE OF SHAKESPEARE'S FINEST COMEDIES, BUT RUBSC ARGUABLY SURPASS THE GREAT PLAYWRIGHT HIMSELF"

Familes Edinburgh Magazine

“THE STORY WAS EASY TO FOLLOW, FULL OF ENERGY AND THROWN TOGETHER WITH A LOT OF MISCHIEF... IT WAS THE PERFECT TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY"

One 4 Review

TOUR DATES

Darwen Town Centre - BLACKBURN

7th August

SOLD OUT

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Beautiful Days Festival - ESCOT

20th-22nd August

SOLD OUT

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The Pleasance - EDINBURGH FRINGE

25th-29th August

14:15

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Theatre Deli - SHEFFIELD

4th September

10:30

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Artsdepot - LONDON

12th September

11:00 & 14:00

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Henley Festival - HENLEY

19th September

10:15

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Kettering Arts Centre - KETTERING

8th October

19:00

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"The cast are incredible, fast paced slapstick at its best. There’s no rubbish in this Shakespeare."

“It is refreshing to see an enthusiastic company engaging so well with the entire audience and bringing Shakespeare to children, who were engrossed from start to finish.”

“The whole audience, from 5 to 75, was in stitches.”

“Fab show - great fun, lots of energy and very silly! We all loved it including our kids (11 and 13).”

“We saw today’s show and we absolutely loved it. Both adults and children thought it was hilarious. We learned a lot in a funny way. I would highly recommend it for all ages.”

“Hilarious show - dare I say, Pythonesque?”

“We all, adults and children, absolutely loved this show. The kids were negative about going, but found it hilarious. It even held the hungry 5-year-old’s attention throughout”

“Loved it loved it loved it - a hugely talented cast, really creative re-telling, and very very funny”

“We came out on a real high!”

RUBBISH SHAKESPEARE: ROMEO AND JULIET

“RUBBISH IS CERTAINLY NOT A WORD THAT WILL WILL BE UTTERED WHEN THE AUDIENCE LEAVE THE THEATRE”

Families Online

Enemies. Balconies. Kissing. Sausage rolls!?

Shakespeare's epic tale of star-crossed lovers has been ‘Rubbished!!!’

Sporting a national reputation - from Edinburgh Festival Fringe to collaborations with the Royal Shakespeare Company and national school tours - this all-male, all-silly, troupe present an hour of multi-roling, wigs, water, and floppy swords. It’s Shakespeare's most anarchic tragedy yet.

Cheer as Romeo and his bearded beloved meet. Celebrate as they marry and reunite their warring families. Guffaw as all the while our four highly-strung performers squabble, bicker and strive to have the last laugh.

Rubbish Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet is perfect, both as an introduction to Shakespeare or even for the most ardent fan of the bard - from wide-eyed schoolboy to cultured Nan and everything in between. A true family show that really is Shakespeare For All.

“THEY SET IT UP SO CLEVERLY THAT IT REALLY SINGS"

DAILY RECORD

“AN ENERGETIC, ABSORBING AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE"

BUXTON FRINGE

“Funny and clever interpretation, accessible to very young children, but entertained all generations, skillfully incorporating Shakespearean language with contemporary twists”

“Fantastic knockabout fun from some excellent entertainers”

“An hour of absolutely sparkling fun ... watch someone launch a sausage roll in anger, and sit back whilst Plan A all goes decidedly wrong.”

“5/5 Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant. A great hours entertainment for all ages. Highly recommended”

“It was the best show that we went to at the Fringe, and to think we nearly didn’t go! Great for kids and adults of all ages.”

“Extremely silly and energetic but a treat for kids and also for the grown ups!”

“Very funny show for all ages and the four performers are likeable, funny and this is very accessible ‘Shakespeare’.”

“The 8 year old was fascinated that all the parts were played by just the four actors and laughed all the way through. Even the 13 year old cracked a smile or two throughout and both declared it their best show”

“A wee bit of audience participation plus silliness kept the kids interested and the adults loved it too. Amazing how much Shakespearean language you can retain in an adaptation suitable for small children.”