The Shakespeare Show Returns to The Edmonton Fringe!

 

The Shakespeare Show: Or, How an illiterate Son of a Glover Became the Greatest Playwright in the World
by Ryan Gladstone
starring Ryan Gladstone and Tara Travis
directed by Karen Hamm
original score by Drew Jurecka

Who wrote the plays of William Shakespeare? Shakespeare himself? The Earl of Oxford? A horse? Monster Theatre gets to the bottom of it at The Edmonton Fringe August 13-23, 2015.

MONSTER_SHAKESPEARE_PROMO1“This play is so damn clever, even if you don’t know any Shakespeare you’ll still understand it. If you have a love for language, physical comedy and intelligent wit, then The Shakespeare Show is for you.” ★★★★★ -CBC Winnipeg

Brings the bawdy world of Shakespeare to life! The Shakespeare Show stands out in the festival for having something to say, and saying it with purpose and humour.” ★★★★★-Kevin Prokosh, Winnipeg Free Press

Fringe circuit favourites Ryan Gladstone (No Tweed Too Tight, Every Story Ever Told) and Tara Travis (Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Who Killed Gertrude Crump?) are back…and teaming up to bring their 2008 hit, The Shakespeare Show, to the Edmonton Fringe. After years of co-producing Monster Theatre solo works, they are STOKED to get back on stage together.

Thursday, August 13 – 8:45
Friday, August 14 – 10:30
Sunday, August 16 – NOON
Monday, August 17 – 1:45
Tuesday, August 18 – 7:00
Thursday, August 20 – 1:45
Saturday, August 22 – NOON

Check out the YouTube Promo right now!

Oh! And get your tickets here!

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The Seven Lives of Louis Riel returns to Edmonton and Vancouver Fringes!

“Historians will riot when they hear Gladstone’s interpretations of the tales of Louis Riel!” ★★★★ –Winnipeg Sun

“The idea is as brilliant as the execution is funny. Get your tickets early, because it will sell out!” ★★★★★–CBC

“Comedy at its best. The story of Louis Riel has never been more entertaining.” ★★★★1/2 –Victoria Times Colonist

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In 2009,  Ryan Gladstone celebrated SOLD OUT runs in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver with The Seven Lives of Louis Riel.

Now, he returns to Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver with a brand new version of the show…which has been optioned for a film! You heard it here, folks, now go get your tickets and watch history make history.

The Seven Lives of Louis Riel
Written and Performed by Ryan Gladstone

Outlaw. Murderer. Prophet. Traitor. Hero. Madman. Legend. The Story of Louis Riel, Seven times… From Seven different people’s points of view…in Seven different genres! His incredible story is shown here like never before by creator/performer Ryan Gladstone – betrayal, insanity, stand- offs, murder, espionage, prophecy, and John A. MacDonald!

Summer of 2015, Don’t miss it! Click the links below to get your tickets.

Winnipeg Fringe July 15-26
Edmonton Fringe August 13-23
Vancouver Fringe September 10-20

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Edmonton Fringe, Here We Come!

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