The company’s first three shows, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), The Complete History of America (abridged) and The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) enjoyed a nine-year run at the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus.

“ROLLICKING, FAST-MOVING AND HILARIOUS!” The Guardian Since 1981, ‘The Bad Boys of Abridgement’ have created nine stage shows, two television specials, several failed TV pilots and numerous radio pieces – all of which have been performed, seen, heard and translated into Klingon the world over. The Reduced Shakespeare Company is a three-man comedy troupe that takes long, serious subjects and reduces them to short, sharp comedies. “STUPENDOUS, ANCHORLESS JOY!” The Times of London IRRESISTIBLE.” New York TimesĪn irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland And Other Tales, Complete Fiction of H.P.All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield Offering the most complete compilation of each set of works, Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare contains essential reading like Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, King Lear, Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, and Henry V, alongside many lesser-known gems for a complete Shakespearean education.Įssential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented collections from some of the most important authors in literary history.

This collection includes poems and plays that were excluded in Shakespeare's First Folio of 1623 to make one complete, authentic collection.įor Shakespeare and poetry fans worldwide, this stunning hardcover edition includes an introduction by the widely known Renaissance literature and history author John Lotherington, making this the perfect gift. 'I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed.' -William ShakespeareĪrm yourself with this volume from the Charwell Classic series, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, including 17 comedies, 10 histories, 10 tragedies, 154 sonnets, and 4 narrative poems of the world's most influential writer.

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