The Improvised Shakespeare Show

In the basement of the theatre (the Studio), six improv actors took recommendations from the audience in a rather pantomimish fashion to drive their performance. By writing lines, electing Shakespearean genres, and choosing rogue locations, the audience influenced the next few hours of commotion and hilarity.

The performers put on a show that is incomparable to anything else I have ever watched, somehow curating an incredibly engrossing plot line off the cuff. Laughter rippled and roared throughout the crowd, spurred on by the incredible comedic chemistry that bubbled amongst the ensemble cast. This incredible dramatic and farcical harmony rivalled that of any Shakespearean relationship, giving miserable Romeo and Juliet a proper run for their money. 

The whole performance was the distillation of high camp, filling every second to the brim with slapstick and adultery. It was refreshing getting to watch a cast who were enjoying performing as much as those who were watching. At times, the whole experience did err on the side of slightly surreal but perhaps that is simply the nature of improv and the charm of the discipline.