The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
at Lighthouse, Poole, Poole
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The worldwide comic phenomenon returns with a totally revised and updated romp through all 37 of the Bard’s plays (with some sonnets thrown in too). Grab your tickets now for a wild and irreverent ride that leaves audiences breathless with laughter.
After nine years in London’s West End, two TV specials, and performances in over 20 countries, Reduced Shakespeare Company are reinventing this classic masterpiece for the next generation of audiences. Expect fact paced comedy, chaotic costume changes and plenty of sword fights.
As The Today Show once said, “If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!”
The Reduced Shakespeare Company
Formed in San Francisco in 1981, this three-piece company manages to compress the jewels of literature and history into a single evening! Whether it is the works of Shakespeare or God - or their own native America, you can be assured of a non-stop, high-speed and excruciatingly funny performance. This show proves (The Reduced Shakespeare company) have not lost their touch - or their remarkable energy' (The Stage 2014) 'The Reduced Shakespeare company are back, doing what they do best' (What's On Stage 2014) 'The trio deliver 70 minutes filled with laughter to a delighted audience' (British Theatre Guide 2014).
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Lighthouse
21 Kingland Road
Poole
BH15 1UG
- Website:
- lighthousepoole.co.uk
- Disabled Booking:
- 0844 406 8666
See all events at Lighthouse
Lighthouse
21 Kingland Road
Poole
BH15 1UG
- Website:
- lighthousepoole.co.uk
- Disabled Booking:
- 0844 406 8666
See all events at Lighthouse
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on Tue 21 April 2026