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Patrick Hercamp (Sound & Fury) performs the Bard's work like you've never seen it before! This award-winning comedian condenses some of Shakespeare's best loved tragedies, characters and iconic dramatic moments into a blisteringly funny vaudeville romp. This show is for Shakespeare fans and total illiterates. 'Fakespeare smashes right through all the traditional barriers and is presented in a hilarious, fun and enjoyable way. It makes Shakespeare’s work accessible to everyone and will guarantee you enjoy and understand the playwright' (TheWest.com.au). 'He works hard making you laugh at a…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Fakespeare is by Patchwork Theatre, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 W Nicolson St, EH8 9DD, 18 August to 30 August.
The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Entry is free. Content warnings: Audience participation.