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Shit-faced Shakespeare (4 stars)

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An entirely serious Shakespeare play … with an entirely shit-faced actor. The legendary Tax Deductible Theatre stagger back to the Fringe with the most raucous Shakespearean performance you'll ever witness! 'Genuinely hilarious' (Guardian). 'Very rock'n'roll' (Times). Ages 14+.

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Shit-Faced Shakespeare

6 Aug 20124 stars

A gut-busting hour of rowdy theatre with the odd moment of discomfort

Don’t worry, overseas visitors, the actors in Shit-Faced Shakespeare don’t have actual excrement smeared over their faces. Although it’s possible that, before the end of this run, that might actually happen. Instead, a different cast member turns up…

The List supports artists' right to swear at the Fringe

31 May 2012

Show titles remain uncensored in our comprehensive Fringe listings

There has been some controversy at the Fringe this year about the programme's decision to censor the swearier aspects of certain acts' shows. Liam Mullone, Richard Herring and Stuart Goldsmith have raised the issue in various interviews and statements…

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