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Shakespeare x 5

Hand Theatre


£12 (£10)

ZOO Playground

11:30
(1hr)
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Surprised by the audience and completely unprepared, two clowns grab the only story everyone knows: Romeo and Juliet.

What begins as a funny mission to be understood soon turns into a wild whirlwind of imagination. You don’t just watch, you become part of the chaos. This high-speed scramble is a real display of physical skill. But as the laughter peaks, the fun turns into a fierce rebellion – the one that lives inside us all. It’s funny until it’s not.

A provocative, heart-wrenching finale that asks what remains among the ruins. Fearless, absurd and unforgettable.

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Warnings

  • Audience participation

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