Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
- Production company:
- John Terry on behalf of Chipping Norton Theatre
- Location:
- Matcham Auditorium
- Age restriction:
- None
- Duration:
- 120 minutes
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic – rebooted and reimagined for 2026.
All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show.
The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), a fast, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories.
Expect Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and all of the History plays turned into a chaotic football match where the crown is kicked from king to king. Throw in lightning-fast costume changes, sword fights, outrageous improvisation and the result is a wildly inventive and hilarious celebration of Shakespeare.
After nine years in London’s West End, two TV specials and performances in over 20 countries, the Reduced Shakespeare Company bring their legendary Shakespeare spoof to a new generation of audiences.
Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International: www.mtishows.co.uk




5 Stars
A madcap condensation that features non-stop laughsVariety
5 Stars
Stupendous, anchorless joyBernard Levin, The Times London
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Wildly funny. MasterfulLos Angeles Times
5 Stars
The funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetimeMontreal Gazette