This is incredibly entertaining. I can best characterize the theatre as a very nice mix of Shakespearean scripts, improv, comedy, and alcohol--what more could you ever want??!! I thoroughly enjoyed the performance, and I will definitely be back. read more

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the show is chaotic, no respect to the original play content and the actors are not comical with their humour bordering on sexism and racism from the show I attended. Complete piece of garbage production and cast, clearly evidenced by the lack of popularity as the venues are tiny reflective of their poor and low demand! Don't waste your money on this crap! read more

Really a fabulous night. Funny... Drunk... Shakespeare! A great evenings entertainment! Kindly participatory! read more

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My wife and I where looking for something new to do and why not Shakespeare even drunk. Which we may have had a few. We had walked 7.5 miles in 97 degree heat and 87% humidity and light meal at the Hamilton Hotel bar with a couple of cocktails and light fair, food was fantastic, we walk into a Drunken Macbeth by Shakespeare. Great fun, good night, great time and intimate crowd of fellow Shakespearian fellow enthusiasts. What great fun this was. I thank my wife for being a Shakespearian. read more

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Ah what a shame. I was in town for a conference, and booked to see Drunk Shakespeare on April 23rd - Will's birthday. I'd looked forward to going all week. I'd bought a front row seat. That evening I showed up at the stage door about an hour before it started (6pm for a 7pm start). The sign on the door said doors open 30 min before the show. No problem! I'm standing outside waiting, and at 6:20 I received a text...no show tonight, sorry. They offered a voucher, but I'm not from DC. I passed up tickets that night to see another play because I wanted to see this. By the time they cancelled late I was out of luck for the evening. Bottom line, this is a small acting troupe in a small theatre, and they don't care about your plans. They don't embrace the adage "the show must go on," opting instead for, "meh, didn't sell enough tickets and I have laundry to do...let's cancel." And on the bard's birthday! No sense of moment. Skip this troupe and this play. Pick something more reliable. read more

Honestly have not laughed this hard in so long. Just want to say...LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Do NOT go unless you enjoy hilarious, often high-brow, blisteringly fast-paced improv with large portions of Macbeth thrown in. 90 mins of uproarious comedy, audience participation ("... for this bit, when we turn down the lights, could everyone please just turn on the flashlights and their cell phones to make it all the more dramatic..."), machinations galore as the troupe keeps the core of the plot and all the classic passages from "The Scottish Play". The intimate venue of only two rows brings the original "groundlings" proximity of the Bard's Globe to The Sage. (PS - R-rated for most of the show, with innuendoes sprinkled throughout, NOT recommended for Puritans) read more

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Always an amazing experience here, if you can afford it, bid to be the king! You get a bottle of champagne and the chance to be part of the play. read more

This was a really weird show. The story is told in bits and pieces, and the cast interrupts themselves with jokes or songs. I found it really confusing. The Staff is very nice and the drink I ordered was good. The vibe is fun, and people are cheering and laughing, so I assume my sense of humor just didn't match up. They say every show is different, but my friend said when she went last time it was pretty much the same show. read more

This was so much fun! My partner and I went for her birthday, on her birthday. It. Was. Amazing! Everyone and I do mean EVERYONE, from the friendly and awesome, Emily Trend, who checked us in, to the rest of the players tromping the boards, were extraordinarily personable, welcoming, and just frigging fantastic! The show was hilarious. We were smiling from the time we walked into the theatre until we finally came down enough to sleep many hours later that morning. There is so much wonderful audience participation and the show goes on all around you. There is not a bad seat in the place! It is very intimate and the troupe makes you feel welcome and wanted, (Jacob Pelzman-Kern was brilliant! Your proposition to my partner and I was definitely a highlight! So lovely). I used to manage a comedy club and the whole theatre company had impeccable timing and that special, rare talent where it was difficult to differentiate improv from the written word. Well, except for what the Bard actually penned himself. Matthew Castleman was outstanding and fires off Willy's words with the skills of a gunslinger! They also made Billie Boy's daunting language very accessible to audience members who may not be down with the stylised script of the Jacobean era. The Compere of the show, Julia Link, is hilarious with her very funny shepherding of the beautiful chaos! It's the perfect recipe for a sensational night! First take some of Upstart Crow's paranormal prose, mix in a little Rocky Horror, stir in some amazing sketch comedy, fold in a really awesome musical interlude, (Kit Krull belted out one of my favorite Radiohead classics. You owned that song. Just a majestic and stunning performance! ) and a healthy splash of tequila (I do believe Gaelyn D. Smith, The Chosen One, had 6 shots during her insanely glorious turn as the Not-So-Good Lady Macbeth. She is truly a Badass.), and bake in a straight gorgeous minimalist stage set. For the finishing touch, sprinkle on top the hysterical use of a refugee from the muppet show and there you have it! Voila! A perfect night of laughs and libation! My advice is to get there early and go as soon as you can! It is just a joy. Thank you to the cast and crew for giving us one of the very best nights out! You all are just magnificent! read more

THIS WAS EVEN MORE AWESOME THAN I IMAGINED!! Everything was perfect from the cast to the servers to the app to the seating!! Everything was great! Cast was incredibly knowledgeable, SOOOOO much audience interaction, and hilarious to boot. Every seat was a good seat, but bring money if you want to win the auction and be treated like royalty. Whether you know Shakespeare or just know drinking, you will have a great time! Highly recommend!! read more

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The Non-Drunk Actors are outstanding and the inebriated chosen one is an improvisation expert. Being up close to Lady Macbeth and Macbeth scheming actually illuminates the original play that you may have studied in a high school classroom. While you do not need to know the original Shakespeare play to enjoy the performance, I recommend that you at least read an abbreviated version. read more

We went to the show September 2024. The ladies were witty multi talented phenomenal they sre stars thespians and slayed! I highly recommend this show it's too good. O didn't take pictures because it was such a good time indeed read more

Amazing. Drinks were great (kinda pricey if you're a cheap Asian). It's quiet fast to get your drinks though and the atmosphere is awesome. read more

Drunk Shakespeare - DC - Hilarious and phenomenal. Comes with a free shot and probably my favorite interpretation of theater. - Performing Arts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a great experience from start to finish! Drunk Shakespeare is a no holds barred take on the classic Shakespeare play Macbeth but delivering it with a raunchy, pop culture sense of humor. The actors participating are excellent at their craft. They do a marvelous job at not only performing Macbeth, but also getting the audience involved through hilarious improv and role play. They have a small bar on site, which you can order from a select offering of cocktails, wine (by glass or bottle) and beer. Conveniently, they have a wait staff that will bring the drinks out to your seat, so you won't miss any of the show. The venue, Sage Theater, is a great location for such a show. The main room is long and has multilevel seating which gives everyone an unobstructed view of the stage floor. While there are no bad seats in the house, I believe the balcony seats are the best. Not only are they the cheapest option, but they also are the only seats that have a surface to place your drink/food. Both the more expensive floor and mid tier seats force you to either hold your drink or put it on the floor directly at your feet. Overall, Drunk Shakespeare is a worthwhile experience and a riot of a time for both playgoers and people just looking for a good laugh. read more

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I'm leaving a 5 cause Kit said to round up. Honestly, I enjoyed the show. It was pretty funny and the team seems like they act pretty well--although I'm not particularly the artsy type to adequately judge. As a normie, the show was good. Kit, Ethan, Emily Josh and Marissa did a great job. Also, I got a crush on Marissa. Holla at ya boi! read more

This was such a hoot for our date night. Not for the serious Shakespeare buff as this adaptation was an abridged, loose enactment of Macbeth, wrapped with improv, audience participation, and at about 6-7 shots of vodka imbibed by one of the actors through the span of the evening. The venue was small (about 100 seats in total) , so you're right in the action, sitting on cubby sort of benches (no seat back), with other audience members directly next to each side of you. Hopefully, they will gain in popularity enough to find a bigger venue. read more

This place is fantastic. While they serve "lite bites," I would highly recommend eating before the show and then drinking during the show. They bring your drinks right to your seat. The show is hilarious and the drinks are great. read more

We had a great time watching and participating in the MacBeth showing of Drunk Shakespeare. The actors were fun, talented and very engaging. The show was hilarious at all times. A big effort was made to have audience participation which made the show even better. It was an excellent way to spend the evening! I especially enjoyed the unexpected guitar singalong. I will definitely go again. read more

Don't go there to drink, go to have a great laugh! If you know your Shakespeare you will have an outstanding time and if you don't you will still have a great time ! The cast is outstanding and there is just enough real Shakespeare to really enjoy the improv that the cast pulls off expertly. If you need a good laugh for 90 minutes I would highly recommend this little Bard masterpiece. read more

A fun-see and you may even hear a little Shakespeare between the laughter. You never know which way a performance is going to go. It's funny, even raunchy at times, but you leave laughing. read more

This show was absolutely horrible. It was nothing but relentless immature adolescent jokes about sex. Nothing witty. Every other word out of the actors' mouthes was the F-word, which gets very boring after awhile. Even though I've read Shakespeare and am familiar with the plots, I had no idea what was going on. Judging from the reviews, everyone else seems to love this show....maybe we just went on a bad night??? In addition, we never got the drinks we ordered and they lost my credit card. read more

Excellent performance by 5 vey talented actors. Very creative and funny. Highly recommended. read more

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It was a very fun evening to spend with my adult son. We decided to catch a show last night and grab a few drinks to celebrate his college graduation. The actors were amusing and engaging. Their performances had us laughing out loud and fully invested in the story. The drinks were strong. Just what we needed to cap off a great night out together. read more

Really not Shakespeare like I wanted, but lots of comedy. Lots of F bombs too. The cast was great. However, after the show and we had drank lots of liquid, they would not let anyone in the restroom because they needed to get the next crowd in. So bad!! Change this guys. read more

Fun show! We took my mother-in-law and she had a blast! Loved the modern references and traditions of the theater - 3-2-1 Shakespeare! read more

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I enjoyed the cast, atmosphere, service and drinks A great way to start my birthday weekend! read more

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I had heard nothing but good things about this show. From online reviews to personal recommendations from coworkers, I was greatly looking forward to this. It was shockingly bad. The performance was riddled with pathetic low-brow humor, hopelessly predictable political commentary, and shoddy stage production. Shakespeare's genius was completely hidden from view. It was cringe-worthy six ways to Sunday. If you have any hope of this show going well, leave it here. If all the world's a stage, Drunk Shakespeare is certainly among the worst corners of it. read more

THE BEST TIME. The actors were great and obviously very talented. We laughed from start to finish. 10/10 would recommend. We're coming back again soon! read more

We had a great show! I'm not a Shakespeare head, but still thought it was hilarious. My girlfriend is a billy-boy obsessive and also had a blast. There's a full bar with some dangerously delicious cocktails and the ability to order more mid-show. Perfect for a date or birthday party! read more

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Incredible experience. Fun, bawdy, interactive and lots of opportunities to join in to the Drunk part, but no worries, it's still fun if you are not imbibing. Leave your inhibitions at the door! For those who complain this is not Shakespeare, what you know of Shakespeare is probably reading Romeo and Juliet in HS. Shakespeare was loud, and a bit raunchy, playing to the cheap seats. Don't Judge, just enjoy. Yes the mixed drinks are 12, but in a metro area, in a theater, that is what you pay. We had wine and beer, which was a bit less expensive. Definitely on my husbands list whenever we get back to DC read more

Hilarious!! Fun time for group or couples. Theater is basically a bar without tables. Cast is young and seems to enjoy themselves. Service is surprisingly efficient. read more

Went during Valentines Day. Very funny and they involve everyone in the show from the main floor to the balcony. Their energy gives off glee with a happy ending. Drinks were yummy, they also have non-alcoholic drinks. Would go again. read more

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Flat-out the funniest show I've seen in years. Kudos to the cast for their high-energy, hysterical, quick-on-their-feet performance! Would see it again and again! read more

SO MUCH FUN! THIS WAS AN ABSOLUTELY GREAT TIME! I DO WORRY FOR THE PERFORMERS LIVER? But they seem to be fine, and I don't know them so I don't want to be overly worried. But in one night they took more than 10 shots so..... This is a small theater, so it will be a little crowded. There are two rows of seating that are right at the stage. No two shows are exactly the same because of alcohol and improvisation. I really commend the actors in their improv skills and ability to adjust on the fly. I also really loved that they had a queen seat that they auctioned off in the beginning and had a lot of perks. I did not win the auction but it was really fun to see someone else when. They have drinks served throughout the whole performance. With a unique system where you can order through a QR code and they'll bring it to your seat! I'm not a heavy drinker but I still had a really great time! The only part that I had trouble with is that I had to go to the bathroom during the performance which sucked because I missed a part of it. read more

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This was "a tale told by an idiot (several - my edit), full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing". YMMV. You may well like it. Our entire group felt it was very juvenile. Agree with all the 1 and 2 star reviews, all to the point. Shakespeare must turn in his grave every time they butcher Macbeth and fill it with asinine sexual and political blather. I've taught works of the bard. read more

The best show to go to if you're in Washington!!! Absolutely loved this! So glad I my love got us tickets! You'll have so much fun, trust me you will not regret it! read more

If you're expecting a Shakespearean play with a drunk actor, this is not that. It's more of a short improv show based around the play. It's very silly and full of audience participation. Most of people seemed to like it, but we did not. Not funny and a barrage of pretty obvious pop culture jokes. Drunk folks seemed to be in heaven. read more

It was a fun time I would definitely tell people to go to it. If you place a order place it as a group because because if you do individual orders it kick the order before off the queue. read more

Had a great experience. Cute venue and great drinks. The energy from the audience and actors made for a great time, bonus points for how interactive it was. Would definitely go again! read more