Sh!t-faced Shakespeare - Hamlet

Wed Apr 08 2026 at 09:30 pm to 11:30 pm UTC11:00

Athenaeum Theatre One | Melbourne

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare - Hamlet
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 9:20pm Start - 9:30pm Finish - 10:30pm WINNER - BEST COMEDY WEEKLY AWARD - ADELAIDE FRINGE 2025 The hilarious, smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out comedy festival phenomenon returns to Melbourne to help you enjoy Shakespeare responsibly! Sh!t-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious blend of an entirely serious Shakespeare play with an entirely sh!t-faced actor. What could possibly go right? With a genuinely inebriated cast member each night, no two shows are ever the same in this raucous, riotous rampage through one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, the story of a privileged whiny lad who goes a bit bonkers and does some stabbings, Hamlet. Warning, this show includes a genuinely drunk performer, and anything could happen. This show may contain drinking, swearing, nudity, simulated acts of a sexual nature, terrible singing, actual acts of a sexual nature, and quite possibly - some actual Shakespeare.

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Accessibility
Accessible seating may be purchased online.
Bookings including a Companion Card ticket can only be collected from the Box Office.
The Companion Card must be presented upon collection.
or
Please contact the Athenaeum Theatre Box Office directly on
(03) 9650 1500
Mon - Fri 10:00am - 4:00pm

Note:
Warning: This show includes a genuinely drunk performer, and anything could happen. This show may contain drinking, swearing, nudity, simulated acts of a sexual nature, terrible singing, actual acts of a sexual nature, and quite possibly - some actual Shakespeare. Children's Policy: This event is strictly for patrons 16 years & older. Children under 16 years are not permitted. Accessible Seating & Companion Card Holder: Accessible seating may be purchased online. Bookings including a Companion Card ticket can only be collected from the Box Office. The Companion Card must be presented upon collection.
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Athenaeum Theatre One, Melbourne, Australia

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