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  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
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  • Comedy

completeworksofshakespeare25 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) QPAC, Woodward Productions, Neil Gooding Productions Theatre, Comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

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Cremorne Theatre
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2 hours
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Overview

All 37 plays ... in 97 minutes ... with just 3 hilarious actors!

All of Shakespeare. None of the boring bits.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a fast, furious, and laugh-out-loud sprint through the Bard’s best (and weirdest) moments. Expect tragic deaths, wild romances and more ridiculous wigs than a royal court as three performers attempt to tackle every play and sonnet in one whirlwind performance.

The new production, directed by Darren Gilshenan and starring Brisbane favourites Amy Ingram (Pride and Prejudice, Fourteen, Cinderella), Stephen Hirst (A Very Naughty Christmas, Merrily We Roll Along, Macbeth) and Tomas Pocilujko (Murder at the Manor, Antony and Cleopatra, Plied and Prejudice), is playing at QPAC for a strictly limited season.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or think Macbeth is a new burger at Macca’s, this show is pure comedy gold.

Book now before it’s gone – stage left!

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Digital Program

  • Download the program here [PDF 3MB]
  • Pithier than Python. Irresistible.
    New York Times
  • Rollicking, fast-moving and hilarious!
    The Guardian
  • If you like Shakespeare, you’ll love this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!
    The Today Show

Important Information

Warning

This production contains strobes, blackouts, use of haze, adult themes, sexual references, simulated violence and the use of fake knives.

Age Recommendation

Recommended for ages 12+.

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Gallery

  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performance Image by Morgan Roberts
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performance Image by Morgan Roberts
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performance Image by Morgan Roberts
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performance Image by Morgan Roberts
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performance Image by Morgan Roberts
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performance Image by Morgan Roberts
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performance Image by Morgan Roberts

Inside the Rehearsal Room

  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) rehearsal featuring Amy Ingram, Stephen Hirst and Tomas Pocilujko Image by Kyle Head
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) rehearsal featuring Stephen Hirst Image by Kyle Head
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) rehearsal featuring Amy Ingram, Stephen Hirst and Tomas Pocilujko Image by Kyle Head
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) rehearsal featuring Darren Gilshenan Image by Kyle Head
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) rehearsal featuring Amy Ingram, Stephen Hirst and Tomas Pocilujko Image by Kyle Head
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) rehearsal featuring Amy Ingram, Stephen Hirst, Tomas Pocilujko and Darren Gilshenan Image by Kyle Head
  • The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) rehearsal featuring Amy Ingram, Stephen Hirst, Tomas Pocilujko and Darren Gilshenan Image by Kyle Head

Cast and Creatives

  • By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
  • By arrangement with Music Theatre International (Australasia)

Cast and Creatives

Amy Ingram

Amy Ingram

Stephen Hirst

Stephen Hirst

Tomas Pocilujko

Tomas Pocilujko

Darren Gilshenan (Director)

From the Newsroom

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) opens at QPAC this May with no holds bard

This fast, furious, and side-splitting sprint through the Bard’s best (and weirdest) moments opens at QPAC this May.

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