The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
28 May to 30 May
About The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present
Reduced Shakespeare Company in
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
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.
Reviews
“Irreverent, fresh and fun.”
Ox in a Box
“A madcap condensation that features non-stop laughs.”
Variety
“Wildly funny. Masterful.”
Los Angeles Times
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £15.00
A £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members, schools, groups and access bookers.
Dates & times:
Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 May 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 40, including an interval
Age guidance:
Suitable for all ages
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