Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s moving contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy – King Lear is a tender, violent, and intimate exploration of old age portrayed in all its vulnerability, pride, folly and wisdom.
King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one King, one courtier – misjudge the loyalty of their children, catapulting them both into a violent power struggle that forces them to realise their false values and confront their own humanity.
praise for previous work:
‘I can say nothing else except this is completely unmissable. You will not see a better Shakespeare production for years to come’ – Planet Arts
Supported by The City of Melbourne.
Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s moving contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy – King Lear is a tender, violent, and intimate exploration of old age portrayed in all its vulnerability, pride, folly and wisdom.
King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one King, one courtier – misjudge the loyalty of their children, catapulting them both into a violent power struggle that forces them to realise their false values and confront their own humanity.
praise for previous work:
‘I can say nothing else except this is completely unmissable. You will not see a better Shakespeare production for years to come’ – Planet Arts
Supported by The City of Melbourne.
Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s moving contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy – King Lear is a tender, violent, and intimate exploration of old age portrayed in all its vulnerability, pride, folly and wisdom.
King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one King, one courtier – misjudge the loyalty of their children, catapulting them both into a violent power struggle that forces them to realise their false values and confront their own humanity.
praise for previous work:
‘I can say nothing else except this is completely unmissable. You will not see a better Shakespeare production for years to come’ – Planet Arts
Supported by The City of Melbourne.
Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s moving contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy – King Lear is a tender, violent, and intimate exploration of old age portrayed in all its vulnerability, pride, folly and wisdom.
King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one King, one courtier – misjudge the loyalty of their children, catapulting them both into a violent power struggle that forces them to realise their false values and confront their own humanity.
praise for previous work:
‘I can say nothing else except this is completely unmissable. You will not see a better Shakespeare production for years to come’ – Planet Arts
Supported by The City of Melbourne.
Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s moving contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy – King Lear is a tender, violent, and intimate exploration of old age portrayed in all its vulnerability, pride, folly and wisdom.
King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one King, one courtier – misjudge the loyalty of their children, catapulting them both into a violent power struggle that forces them to realise their false values and confront their own humanity.
praise for previous work:
‘I can say nothing else except this is completely unmissable. You will not see a better Shakespeare production for years to come’ – Planet Arts
Supported by The City of Melbourne.
Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s moving contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy – King Lear is a tender, violent, and intimate exploration of old age portrayed in all its vulnerability, pride, folly and wisdom.
King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one King, one courtier – misjudge the loyalty of their children, catapulting them both into a violent power struggle that forces them to realise their false values and confront their own humanity.
praise for previous work:
‘I can say nothing else except this is completely unmissable. You will not see a better Shakespeare production for years to come’ – Planet Arts
Supported by The City of Melbourne.
Nominee Best Comedy 2019 Melbourne Fringe
Soothplayers improvise an hilarious Shakespearean play from nothing but a suggested title from the audience, all on the damned spot! They guarantee you will laugh or your money back.
Comedy? Tragedy? History? From star-crossed lovers to sword-crossed duels, Soothplayers provide everything that four centuries of theatre-goers know and love. The show is fast-paced and action-packed, promising laughs and gasps in equal measure.
Soothplayers have received rave reviews for Completely Improvised Shakespeare. Each performance is a completely new work, using Shakespearean language, themes and style. Even the musical accompaniment is completely improvised!
The cast includes veterans Melbourne’s premier improvisation troupes, including The Improv Conspiracy, Impro Melbourne and The Big HOO-HAA!. They deliver a high-quality, hilarious show that is guaranteed to be unlike anything else you will see this Festival!
Plague season hath calmed, so come on Groundlings: off to the ticket-monger with ye!
‘A sure bet.’ Herald Sun
‘Soothplayers’ rowdy, hilarious plays are incredibly enjoyable and kind of astounding.’ The Age
‘★★★★★’ Glam Adelaide
‘Unforgettable. ★★★★½’ What’s On In Adelaide
‘Will leave you wondering why you didn’t enjoy studying Shakespeare at school. ★★★★’ Planet Arts
‘Genius. ★★★★½’ Theatre People
‘Nothing short of awe-inspiring. ★★★★’ The Music
‘Clever, charming and wildly impressive from start to finish.’ Beat Magazine
Nominee Best Comedy 2019 Melbourne Fringe
Soothplayers improvise an hilarious Shakespearean play from nothing but a suggested title from the audience, all on the damned spot! They guarantee you will laugh or your money back.
Comedy? Tragedy? History? From star-crossed lovers to sword-crossed duels, Soothplayers provide everything that four centuries of theatre-goers know and love. The show is fast-paced and action-packed, promising laughs and gasps in equal measure.
Soothplayers have received rave reviews for Completely Improvised Shakespeare. Each performance is a completely new work, using Shakespearean language, themes and style. Even the musical accompaniment is completely improvised!
The cast includes veterans Melbourne’s premier improvisation troupes, including The Improv Conspiracy, Impro Melbourne and The Big HOO-HAA!. They deliver a high-quality, hilarious show that is guaranteed to be unlike anything else you will see this Festival!
Plague season hath calmed, so come on Groundlings: off to the ticket-monger with ye!
‘A sure bet.’ Herald Sun
‘Soothplayers’ rowdy, hilarious plays are incredibly enjoyable and kind of astounding.’ The Age
‘★★★★★’ Glam Adelaide
‘Unforgettable. ★★★★½’ What’s On In Adelaide
‘Will leave you wondering why you didn’t enjoy studying Shakespeare at school. ★★★★’ Planet Arts
‘Genius. ★★★★½’ Theatre People
‘Nothing short of awe-inspiring. ★★★★’ The Music
‘Clever, charming and wildly impressive from start to finish.’ Beat Magazine
Nominee Best Comedy 2019 Melbourne Fringe
Soothplayers improvise an hilarious Shakespearean play from nothing but a suggested title from the audience, all on the damned spot! They guarantee you will laugh or your money back.
Comedy? Tragedy? History? From star-crossed lovers to sword-crossed duels, Soothplayers provide everything that four centuries of theatre-goers know and love. The show is fast-paced and action-packed, promising laughs and gasps in equal measure.
Soothplayers have received rave reviews for Completely Improvised Shakespeare. Each performance is a completely new work, using Shakespearean language, themes and style. Even the musical accompaniment is completely improvised!
The cast includes veterans Melbourne’s premier improvisation troupes, including The Improv Conspiracy, Impro Melbourne and The Big HOO-HAA!. They deliver a high-quality, hilarious show that is guaranteed to be unlike anything else you will see this Festival!
Plague season hath calmed, so come on Groundlings: off to the ticket-monger with ye!
‘A sure bet.’ Herald Sun
‘Soothplayers’ rowdy, hilarious plays are incredibly enjoyable and kind of astounding.’ The Age
‘★★★★★’ Glam Adelaide
‘Unforgettable. ★★★★½’ What’s On In Adelaide
‘Will leave you wondering why you didn’t enjoy studying Shakespeare at school. ★★★★’ Planet Arts
‘Genius. ★★★★½’ Theatre People
‘Nothing short of awe-inspiring. ★★★★’ The Music
‘Clever, charming and wildly impressive from start to finish.’ Beat Magazine
Nominee Best Comedy 2019 Melbourne Fringe
Soothplayers improvise an hilarious Shakespearean play from nothing but a suggested title from the audience, all on the damned spot! They guarantee you will laugh or your money back.
Comedy? Tragedy? History? From star-crossed lovers to sword-crossed duels, Soothplayers provide everything that four centuries of theatre-goers know and love. The show is fast-paced and action-packed, promising laughs and gasps in equal measure.
Soothplayers have received rave reviews for Completely Improvised Shakespeare. Each performance is a completely new work, using Shakespearean language, themes and style. Even the musical accompaniment is completely improvised!
The cast includes veterans Melbourne’s premier improvisation troupes, including The Improv Conspiracy, Impro Melbourne and The Big HOO-HAA!. They deliver a high-quality, hilarious show that is guaranteed to be unlike anything else you will see this Festival!
Plague season hath calmed, so come on Groundlings: off to the ticket-monger with ye!
‘A sure bet.’ Herald Sun
‘Soothplayers’ rowdy, hilarious plays are incredibly enjoyable and kind of astounding.’ The Age
‘★★★★★’ Glam Adelaide
‘Unforgettable. ★★★★½’ What’s On In Adelaide
‘Will leave you wondering why you didn’t enjoy studying Shakespeare at school. ★★★★’ Planet Arts
‘Genius. ★★★★½’ Theatre People
‘Nothing short of awe-inspiring. ★★★★’ The Music
‘Clever, charming and wildly impressive from start to finish.’ Beat Magazine
