Comedy - Shakespeare: The Complete Works!

William Shakespeare... a genius playwright, poet, and pillar of world literature. But do you really know his work?

Three actors take on a completely crazy challenge: to run through all 37 of his plays in 80 minutes! They’ll prove to you that there’s nothing insurmountable in *Hamlet*, that the War of the Roses and all the historical plays can be summed up perfectly by a rugby match, and that *Kitchen Nightmares* or Quentin Tarantino have absolutely nothing to envy in classical tragedy.

With sports allegories, Brassens-style songs, parodies of current events, and touches of Commedia dell’arte, the On the Boat theater company delivers a nonstop barrage of soliloquies and costume changes at a breakneck pace.

Say “No” to the classic, dusty, self-important Shakespeare, but “Yes” to the visionary, down-to-earth Shakespeare who loves local beer and is accessible to everyone! We may not do him justice, but at least we’ll give it a shot!

Press & Audience Reviews
What the press is saying:

“The burlesque spirit of Monty Python revisited with incredible talent. An impressive mastery of the subject matter paired with offbeat and hilarious humor!” — La Nouvelle Étincelle

“What a technical feat! Thanks to boundless imagination and a breakneck pace, the actors deliver truly great theater." — Le Billet Culture

The audience loves it (Avignon Festival Favorite):

"A pure moment of joy! I cried with laughter from start to finish. The three actors are breathtaking in their precision and energy." ¿¿¿¿¿ — Avis Public

"Superb, wild, and funny! An incredible performance that leaves you with a smile on your face and rock-hard abs!" ¿¿¿¿¿ — Avis Public

Cast & Creative Team
Based on: The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)

Translation, adaptation, direction, and performance: Éléonore Lamothe, Jean-Baptiste Lamour, and Auguste Voulton

Costumes & Props: Éléonore Lamothe

Production: Compagnie On the Boat

Practical Information & Showtimes
Genre: Slapstick comedy, theatrical parody, and offbeat performance

Date & Time: Saturday, May 29, 2027, at 8:00 PM

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Audience: All ages, ages 8 and up

Seating: Numbered

Convenience: A refreshment bar and light snacks will be available on site 1 hour before the show (starting at 7:00 PM) as well as after the performance.

• Accès handicapé : Yes

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