Book tickets to The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) at Royal & Derngate
Get ready for a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud sprint through all 37 of Shakespeare's plays as the Reduced Shakespeare Company bring their world‑famous comedy whirlwind to Northampton.
Show details:
- Dates: 14th to 16th May 2026
- Age guidance: 10+
- Duration: 80 minutes (+interval)
- Venue: Royal & Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1DP
About The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged):
From Hamlet performed backwards to Titus Andronicus reimagined as a TV cooking show, this is Shakespeare as you've never seen it before — bold, chaotic and brilliantly clever.
Whether you know your Macbeth from your Much Ado or you've never cracked open a Shakespeare play in your life, this show is designed to delight everyone.
- Experience all of Shakespeare’s plays in just 80 minutes (plus interval)
- Enjoy a high‑energy, three‑actor comedy packed with improvisation and audience interaction
- See classic tragedies, comedies and histories turned upside down with modern twists
- Perfect for Shakespeare fans, theatre lovers and anyone who enjoys a good laugh
- Performed in the intimate Royal auditorium at Royal & Derngate
It's fast, fearless and full of surprises — the kind of night out that leaves you quoting lines on the way home.
Book your tickets now and get ready for a brilliantly bonkers celebration of Shakespeare's legacy.