| RICHMOND SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) This is a limited three week run of one of the most-produced plays of all-time. Get ready for a night of outrageous comedy, quick changes, and Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before! Richmond Shakespeare proudly presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)—a wildly fast-paced, laugh-out-loud take on all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in just 97 minutes! Join us for this unforgettable theatrical event at Dominion Energy Center’s Gottwald Playhouse, March 14 – 30, 2025. A special pay-what-you-will preview performance will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in association with CultureWorks. What to Expect: Three fearless actors performing every Shakespeare play at breakneck speed A mix of improvisation, pop culture, and audience participation Non-stop laughter and a night you won’t forget! “I’m excited to bring this widely popular production back to the stage. The playwrights have recently updated the script to better suit the times, and it is just as hilarious as ever! The team that we’ve assembled is also just excellent. Audiences can expect to have a blast,” says Artistic Director James Ricks. “Imagine the most memorable characters in Shakespeare’s canon, all played by just three actors in a whirlwind of costumes, accents, and quick changes. It’s a high-energy, interactive, and utterly ridiculous love letter to the greatest playwright of all time. This production is unfiltered, unpredictable, and unbelievably fun—whether you’re a longtime Shakespeare fan or experiencing his works for the first time, you’ll be in for an unforgettable night of comedy,” adds Managing Director Jase Smith Sullivan. Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss out—secure your seats today: TICKETS The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield March 13 – 30, 2025 Dominion Energy Center’s Gottwald Playhouse, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219 The cultural touchstone that is The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was born when three inspired, charismatic comics, having honed their pass-the-hat act at Renaissance fairs, premiered their preposterous masterwork at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987. It quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, earning the title of London’s longest-running comedy after a decade at the Criterion Theatre. Complete Works is one of the world’s most frequently produced plays and has been translated into several dozen languages. Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. Audio description performance in partnership with Virginia Voice on March 16. TICKETS |
Rachel Marrs White, Sydnee Graves, and Joshua Mullins in Complete Works.