This theatre piece presents a single, stark premise: one actor has five shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform in a Shakespeare play. You will watch the familiar language of Shakespeare delivered under unusual conditions, and see how alcohol affects the actor’s speech, timing and engagement with the text. The performance emphasises the unpredictability of live theatre as you follow the attempt to hold together a canonical play while under strain.
Along the way you may witness slurred lines, improvisation, faltering memory or moments of surprising clarity; the mix of failure and commitment can feel comic, tragic or uncanny. The work asks you to pay attention to presence, vulnerability and the limits of professional control on stage. Critics have singled it out for its distinctiveness — it is a New York Times Critics' Pick — so you will be seeing a piece that has drawn notable critical attention for its approach to performance and risk.
Why Visit
- One actor attempts Shakespeare after five whiskey shots New York Times Critics' Pick nan
What's included
- Special treat
What's Not Included
- Drinks and snacks
Accessibility
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals welcome
- Public transit links nearby
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination Required
Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You must be 18 years or older to book.