Synopsis
Acclaimed stars of the West End stage, the Reduced Shakespeare Company, are back with another barnstormingly irreverent and breathtakingly hilarious celebration of our cultural heritage – as seen through the eyes of three Americans wearing trainers.
William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged) is a better-late-than-never nod to Will’s 400th anniversary. The bad boys of abridgement present this ‘new’ play by the man himself, as discovered in a Leicester car park! All of the Bard’s greatest characters and plots feature in this single work of dramatic genius, that he later decided to turn into 37 separate plays – in a move that Hollywood studios would have admired, if they’d been around in the 16th century.
The play, mercifully abridged by the RSC from its full hundred hour running time to a more palatable ninety minutes, embarks on its debut UK tour following world premiere seasons at the renowned Folger Shakespeare Library and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Tickets
£18* – £14*
DISCOUNTS
£12* Under 16s
£14 16 – 26 yrs
£12 Under 18 school groups
£2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed
£4 off for Groups 10+
£5 off for Groups 20+
15% off for Members
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
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Reviews
Hilarious, outrageous fun! A romp of epic proportions
Edinburgh Guide
Top-notch comic deconstruction of Shakespeare!
The Stage
Undisputed masters at reimagining the Bard. A dynamic and side-splittingly funny show
Broadway Baby
Something wickedly funny this way comes!
National Public Radio
Reduced Shakespeare Company shows are non-stop gag-fests and Long Lost is no different!
Sonoma Gazette
If you like Shakespeare, you'll love this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you'll love this show!
The Today Show