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Two minor characters from Much Ado About Nothing bumble their way through the plot of Shakespeare’s greatest comedy (suck it, Midsummer). The stakes could not be higher and their competence could not be lower. Will they be able to save the day? Will their friendship stand up to the stresses of their new position? Will the playwrights be sued by Tom Stoppard's estate? Find out in this raucous new-age classic full of heart, full of farts, and a treasure trove of easter eggs for Shakespeare nerds. ‘A fast-paced, smart and heartfelt buddy comedy’ (Metro Philadelphia).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Dogberry and Verges Are Scared is by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Slippery Trout Productions (USA), listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at C ARTS | C venues | C aurora, Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street, EH3 9DJ, 5 August to 30 August.
The show runs 85 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £10.