Bogan Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet
About
Set amidst the rivalry of a Dockers vs. Eagles household, experience the iconic love story like never before...
'Bogan Shakespeare' asks one question and one question only; what if 'The Bard of the Avon' had been born today in WA. What if we could take timeless prose and make it timely. What if we could take the academically dense and make it genuinely accessible. What if it was Shakespeare but funny as f**k.
A satirical retelling of the most iconic of Shakespeare’s works, Bogan Shakespeare is accessible to any audience, whether you’ve read all thirty-seven plays, just watched the Baz Luhrmann movie or haven’t seen a show since that horrible two hours you spent watching your 14-year-old nephew in his school play. This show has something for everybody. Fancy a love story? We got you. Love your sport? So do we. Like a cheeky murder from time to time? Who doesn’t. Bogan Shakespeare will give you everything short of a never-ending packet of Tim-Tams, and believe me-we tried that one too.
Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Ellenbrook where we lay our scene. One a Dockers family the other an Eagles family. On the eve of the fabled finals derby. From ancient grudge breeds new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. Basically, it’s about to kick off, you get the idea.
Reviews
“Their scripts are tight and acute, their performances full of life and appealing self-awareness, their cultural literacy is spot on and the whole package is really, really funny” – Seesaw Mag 2022
“…a hilarious blend of literature and comedy, accompanied by an impressive selection of flannel shirts.” – FringeFeed 2021
“…whip-smart, hilarious script, and five performers who are operating at 100% from start to finish.” – X-Press Magazine 2021
Dust off your Flannos... THE BEST DRESSED BOGAN AWARDS ARE BACK!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 12th July
Time: Doors open 6pm for a 7.30pm start
Venue: Williams Town Hall
TICKETS
Adult $35 | Concession $33 | AN Members $30 | Youth U18 $20
*Early bird special: Book a full table of 7 for $210 (save up to $35)*
Coarse language and adult themes, recommended for ages 15+
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Licensed Bar (no BYO drinks) open before the show
- BYO Nibbles & your best Bogan platters *PRIZES FOR BEST BOGAN TABLE*
- BYO Best Bogan outfit *PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED BOGAN*
- Seating available in rows, or at tables of 7 (book individual tickets or grab a whole table at once)
- The show is 1 hour in duration, followed by a Q & A session with cast and crew
- Free bus from Narrogin (subject to minimum numbers being met)
Shows On The Go
This show is touring Western Australia as a CircuitWest: Shows on the Go tour, funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Williams Town Hall
Brooking Street, Williams WA 6390