Clowns Reading Shakespeare
An enthusiastic troupe of clowns are auditioning for a diva director’s Shakespeare play. Can this group handle Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, or Macbeth? Definitely not... but the show must go on! Improv and mischief occurs as the clowns prove that staying true to yourself leads to wonderful art. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
2026 Toronto Fringe Festival
July 26, 2026, 12:13 a.m.
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Ten-tickles My Fancy
Cup of Hemlock Theatre Podcast reviewed Clowns Reading Shakespeare in PART 3 of our 3-part post-festival Review Roundup.
Click link for YouTube, or search for the audio-only version wherever you get your podcasts. TIMESTAMP: 1:30:33
TL;DL: Love these clowns! I'd be inclined to see them turn this into an anthology series that tackles one Shakespeare play at a time, since the current version felt a touch overstuffed.
2026 Toronto Fringe Festival
July 5, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
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Laughed So Hard I Cried
All the performers are so funny and are great at riffing off of the audiences suggestions. Not just great for kids but for the whole family!
2026 Toronto Fringe Festival
July 4, 2026, 12:38 a.m.
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Laughed So Hard I Cried
Loved it! Such a great new way to get kids interested in Shakespeare and theatre!! Lots of talented actors and super funny!
2026 Toronto Fringe Festival
July 3, 2026, 1:46 p.m.
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Laughed So Hard I Cried
Very original, very funny, very well performed.