Shakespeare's Best Bits

Celebrating the most comical characters Shakespeare ever invented. Follow “The Mechanicals,” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream on a whirlwind adventure where "pantaloons meet Python," in Peter Quince Presents: SHAKESPEARE'S BEST BITS It's a romp, that’s bound to have you in stitches as Shakespeare's artisans of laughter - Peter Quince, Snug, Nick Bottom, Francis Flute, Tom Snout and Robin Starveling lead you through a slick and silly series of blunders and nonsense.

Vying to perform at the Duke's wedding, they look to a bloke called Bill’s collected works for inspiration. These fools will have you rolling in the grass with laughter as you watch them workshop some of the Bard's most famous material. If you loved A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this is the perfect show for you this summer! It’s Shakespeare unshackled, unplugged and loads of fun for the thespian or tradie in all of us!

★★★★ - Theatre Matters, ★★★★ - TINSEL and TAP SHOES

Reviews & Quotes

“Shakespeare’s Best Bits is a great pick for a fun night out with family or friends. It’s even suitable for people who wouldn’t typically have much interest in Shakespeare or theatre in general.”

— thescoop.au

“Shakespeare’s Best Bits is a true delight”

— ★★★★ - TINSEL and TAP SHOES

“Artistic Director Glenn Elston OAM has once again demonstrated his complete mastery on the plays of William Shakespeare with this riotous deconstruction of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, with hilarious results in this play within several plays, featuring an assortment of The Barb’s most comical characters.”

— Theatre Matters

“★★★★”

— Theatre Matters

“★★★★”

— TINSEL and TAP SHOES