Do you have the blues? Do you need a pick-me-up? Then seek no beyond the brilliant comedy Complete Work of William Shakespeare, presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre (Abridged). Whether you are knowledgeable with Shakespeare’s works or not, this presentation is just what we need to put a grin back on our faces with wacky Shakespeare mashups, song and dance sequences, and the quickest Hamlet you are ever going to witness. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is sure to delight, giving audiences a few Shakespeare facts while also promising a wonderful time.
Synopsis
3 Actors. 37 plays. 97 minutes. It’s Shakespeare at its funniest!
SRT presents the Complete Works of William Shakespeare, London’s longest-running comedy, like you’ve never seen it before (Abridged). A fast-paced, sarcastic romp through the greatest sections of Shakespeare’s plays. Watch as three actors weave their evil way through all of Shakespeare’s 37 comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild 97-minute ride that will leave you speechless with laughter, from Elizabethan England to a power station in Pasir Panjang.
“Rollicking, fast-moving and hilarious!” – The Guardian
“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show!” – The Today Show
Shane Mardjuki, Erwin Shah Ismail, and Tia Andrea Guttensohn star in this drama directed by theatre veteran Daniel Jenkins (Lungs).
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) has been a hilarious production to work on,” director Daniel Jenkins says. We tried to give this classic comedic script a modern, contemporary spin by reworking passages to appeal to a 2021 Singaporean audience and the spectacular Pasir Panjang Power Station site. With only three actors in the cast, we had to be clever in how we presented each of Shakespeare’s plays, ensuring that what we lack in numbers, we make up for in energy, ingenuity, imagination, and unending laughter. I’m sure there will be plenty of surprises in store for our viewers.
“I’m so excited about this production that will offer our patrons a completely new experience. All
the elements of an outstanding evening out are coming together: a super interesting venue, a fun production, and an amazing cast helmed by Daniel Jenkins” Charlotte Nors, Managing Director of SRT adds on.
Ticket Information
Dates: From 30 October 2021
Prices: From $60
Tuesday to Saturday: 6pm & 9pm; Sunday: 3pm & 6pm
Venue KC Arts Centre – Home of SRT
Ticketing: SISTIC at 6348 5555 or www.srt.com.sg
For more show information: https://www.srt.com.sg/show/complete-works-shakespeare/
SINGAPORE REPERTORY THEATRE INFORMATION (SRT)
Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) was founded in 1993 and is one of Asia’s major English-language theatre producers and presenters. In addition to its own musicals, such as Forbidden City: The company has staged a number of critically praised plays, including Portrait of an Empress. Pillowman, Disgraced, and, most recently, Caught are some of his works. SRT was the first Singaporean theatre company to be featured on the show. As an Associate Producer on Broadway in 1998 for Golden Child, a film that traveled from Singapore to New York and back. Nominations for three Tony Awards were received. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s King Lear and The Seagull, starring Sir Ian McKellen, The Bridge Project (2009-2011), and 3 Titans of Theatre, a season of works directed by Simon McBurney, Yukio Ninagawa, and Peter Brook, are among SRT’s worldwide collaborations.
SRT provides the popular Shakespeare in the Park season and is one of Southeast Asia’s largest producers of children’s theatre, with performances such as The Cat in the Hat, The Ugly Duckling, and The Three Little Pigs.
SRT is also very engaged in the surrounding community, with Education & Participation programs that assist thousands of young students and educators, as well as a significant investment in audience and talent development for Singapore’s larger industry.
Stay strong, stay well, and help us spread the word by telling all your friends about this brilliantly wacky show – all 37 plays performed in 97 minutes by three fantastic actors. This comedy was chosen because everyone needs a good laugh!
