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The infinite monkey theorem states that a monkey given eternity and a typewriter will write the works of William Shakespeare. Even though one (arguably very famous) monkey already written it once already, our monkeys / performers will attempt the impossible, doing a full hour performance while also trying to prove the theorem. Armed with a typewriter and a monkey mask – no performance will be the same, with a wide variety of acts from music to improv, we will attempt the as yet impossible!
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. An Infinite Monkey Attempts To Write the Complete Works of Shakespeare: A Variety Show is by Edinburgh University Shakespeare Company, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ George Street, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, EH2 2PQ, 7 August to 15 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £10. Content warnings: Strong language and Audience participation.