Completely Improvised Shakespeare
Comedy? Tragedy? History? Soothplayers can do it all, completely on the spot! Did you hate Shakespeare in school? Prepare thyself. The show is fast-paced and action-packed, promising laughs and gasps for Bard lovers and haters alike.
The cast includes members of Melbourne's premier improvisation troupes, including The Improv Conspiracy, Impro Melbourne, The Big Hoo-Haa!, and Impromptunes.
★★★★½ Theatre People
★★★★ Planet Arts Melbourne
★★★★ The Music
"A sure bet" The Herald Sun
"Soothplayers' rowdy, hilarious performances... are incredibly enjoyable and kind of astounding." The Age
Presented by: Soothplayers
Soothplayers are a Melbourne based troupe of thespians who specialise in improvising hilarious stories. Since forming in 2015 they have performed their shows, Completely Improvised Shakespeare and Completely Improvised Potter in numerous festivals including, the Melbourne Fringe, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Shakespeare on the River Festival. In this time they have received rave reviews and a loyal audience base.
The troupe features members of Melbourne's premier improvisation companies, the Big Hoo-haa, Impromptunes, Impro Melbourne and the Improv Conspiracy, as well as alumni of Chicago's iO Theatre.