Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence
Gluttony, until 9 March
Fair is foul, and foul is fair as the Bard’s tragedy about ambition leaves a royal court for a netball court. Set at a contemporary inter-school competition rather than 11th century Scotland, Perth’s Crash Theatre power into Adelaide turning the classic play into a dance-party of sporty girl power and musical theatre; an electropop soundtrack is provided by PROJECT BEXX.
Antonio!
The Courtyard of Curiosities at the Migration Museum, until 16 March
The name Antonio is threaded through a number of Shakespeare plays and it’s now time to hear his story. Brought to the stage in his own right, the titular hero will tell his story of his life as Shakespeare’s real love interest with his band The Fools for Love. He’s a proudly joyous queer pirate reclaiming gay representation from the frustrating approach found in the plays.
Shakespeare Ghostbusters
Goodwood Theatre and Studios, until 16 March
A story of mischievous sprites gone rogue from the creative minds behind Shakespeare Aliens; the Company of Popular Mechanicals present the next chapter in their Shakespearean-pop culture mash-ups. Featuring customised puppets, handcrafted props and elaborate costumes, this production reimagines the world’s most famous paranormal investigators through a Shakespearean lens. Written by Toronto-based improv and sketch group The Coincidence Men and directed by Rob Lloyd.
Sam Blythe: Method in my Madness (A One-Man Hamlet)
The Courtyard of Curiosities at the Migration Museum, until 12 March
A dynamic, high-energy re-telling of Hamlet, told exclusively from the perspective of the melancholic Danish Prince. Blending physical theatre, illusions, and clowning, Sam Blythe brings this exhilarating and intimate one-man production to life. Adapted by Andrew Cowie, and co-directed by comedian Elf Lyons.
Romeo and Juliet in 15 minutes
Holden Street Theatres, until 23 March
After the success of the riotously burlesqued Hamlet in 15 Minutes comes a new rapid Shakespearean adaptation. This time it’s the turn of the globe’s most famous star-crossed lovers to have their tragic tale told in a quarter of an hour, by a full cast and with a one-minute encore. Devised and directed by Peter Goers.
Completely Improvised Shakespeare
Ayers House State Dining Room, until 22 March
Taking a title from the audience that sounds like the Bard’s, but isn’t, The Soothplayers improv troupe craft a brand-new Shakespearean play right before your eyes, delivering both laughter and surprise in equal measure.
Macbeth
Adelaide Botanic Garden, until 15 March
The trees of Great Birman Wood may signal doom for Macbeth in the text, but Adelaide Botanic Garden creates a beautiful setting to enjoy The Barden Party’s bawdy rendition of Shakespeare’s play, all to the beat of live bluegrass music.