Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]

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Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]

Theatre studies Plays, playscripts Classic and pre-20th century plays Literary studies: plays and playwrights

Author: Adam Long

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Collection: Applause Books

Language: English

Published by: Applause

Published on: 15th October 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 154 pages

ISBN: 9781493077311


Originally performed by its creators

This 1987 Edinburgh Fringe hit remains the second longest-running West End comedy in history and has been translated into over thirty languages.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

It is not so much a play as it is a vaudeville show in which three charismatic, wildly ambitious actors attempt to present all thirty-seven of Shakespeare's plays in a single performance. They have a rudimentary concept of the stories and have imperfectly memorized a smattering of famous lines.

Backstage there’s a meager assortment of costumes and props. Thus armed, the three brazenly launch into their task with an earnest focus and breakneck enthusiasm.

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