Rattlepole! is a completely improvised Shakespearean comedy where no two performances are ever the same. Inspired by the themes, language and characters of the Bard, our 10-strong cast creates a brand-new play every night using suggestions from the audience.
With a live pianist improvising the score (and occasionally bursting into song), the show blends Shakespearean storytelling with fast-paced comedy and playful audience interaction. To heighten the chaos, the audience can also direct a drinking element for the cast—making each performance increasingly boisterous, unpredictable and joyfully out of control.
After sold-out performances and work-in-progress runs across London, and a hugely successful debut at Edinburgh Fringe last year with packed audiences and glowing feedback, Rattlepole! arrives at Camden Fringe as we build momentum for our return to Edinburgh this summer. Join us for a Shakespearean adventure full of mischief, romance, tragedy, and plenty of surprises.
Cast and Creative Team
USEFUL INFORMATION
Estimated running time
50 minutes
Performance times
9pm
Ticket prices
£14, £12 (Concessions)
Concession
Full-time students, those aged under 16, senior citizens, the unwaged, members of Equity and BECTU
Access
Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system fitted in the main auditorium. If you have any questions or specific requests, please email boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com.
Content Warnings: Includes onstage alcohol consumption, improvised adult humour, and references to violence, death, and romance.
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.