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The Great

Shakespeare Showdown

In Silver City

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Aug 7 - 22 ( not 9 or 16 )

All shows at 15:10 ( 55 minutes)

The Haldane Theatre
theSpace@Surgeons' Hall 
Venue # 53

"a witty, good-natured romp"

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"a fast, fun and silly (and family-friendly!) hour"

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"a fast-paced, light-hearted and very funny delight"

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"Highly recommended"

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"the fun is infectious"

What Audiences Are Saying:

"I’m exhausted just watching this show in the absolute best way possible!"

"How much Shakespeare can you fit into an hour!! Superb."

Playwright Dennis Elkins

Music Composed by Brandon Scott Grayson

Featuring

Director Penny Cole

Stage Manager Veronica Legler

Assistant Producer Rachael Henney

Draw your quills, sharpen your wits and polish your pickaxes for the Great Shakespeare Showdown! Cheer, hiss and boo with the silver miners of Leadville, Colorado, through this highfalutin verbal duel as acclaimed Shakespeareans and renowned thespians, England’s Sir Charles GoodKnight and America’s Mrs. Twelvetrees do battle, using Shakespeare’s own words, to be crowned The Wild West’s Best Bard 1882.

Audiences Responses:

"I’m exhausted just watching this show in the absolute best way possible!  It is incredible how much Shakespeare is packed into the performance. The energy levels from start to finish are simply off the charts, and the audience engagement keeps everyone hooked throughout. A inventive, fast-paced, and thoroughly enjoyable production.  Well worth catching!"

"Clever and entertaining play with audience participation. Thoroughly enjoyed the performance, wonderfully acted. How much Shakespeare can you fit into an hour!! Superb."

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