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Surprised by the audience and completely unprepared, two clowns grab the only story everyone knows: Romeo and Juliet. What begins as a funny mission to be understood soon turns into a wild whirlwind of imagination. You don't just watch, you become part of the chaos. This high-speed scramble is a real display of physical skill. But as the laughter peaks, the fun turns into a fierce rebellion – the one that lives inside us all. It's funny until it's not. A provocative, heart-wrenching finale that asks what remains among the ruins. Fearless, absurd and unforgettable.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Shakespeare x 5 is by Hand Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at ZOO Playground, High School Yards, EH1 1LZ, 7 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £12. Content warnings: Audience participation.