Statespeare single work   drama   humour   - 75 minutes
Note: Based on the works of William Shakespeare
Issue Details: First known date: 2012... 2012 Statespeare
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'Studying Shakespeare Suckeths

'STATESPEARE', the Helpmann Award-nominated show that audiences (of all ages) across the country adored, is back and Barder than ever… For two nights only!

'Is Shakespeare still relevant? It’s the first rehearsal for the year 12’s Performance Task and Lachlan and Nerys know that with their knowledge of The Bard they cannot fail. Their allocated group members Jay and Rob don’t know the difference between Shakespeare and Schwarzenegger.

'As this mismatched foursome battle it out on the drama room floor they surprise and shock themselves as they gain a greater understanding of Shakespeare’s most famous plays including Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Titus Andronicus, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew and Hamlet.

'Fast-paced and hilarious, don’t miss this very special opportunity to catch STATESPEARE as part of the 2013 Inaugural QLD Youth Shakespeare Festival. The Festival gives high school students the chance to compete against other talented Shakespeare fans for the chance to be part of a live Shakespeare stage show. The general public is encouraged to come along to the finals and see the students competing for this exciting opportunity.

'Originally co-produced with La Boite Theatre Company.' (Source: Brisbane Powerhouse website)

Production Details

  • Presented by Shake & Stir Theatre Co and Brisbane Powerhouse 16-17 October 2013.

    Creators & Directors: Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee, and Nick Skubij.

    Designer: Josh McIntosh.

    Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes.

    Composer & Sound Designer: Guy Webster.

    Cast: Ross Balbuziente, Judy Hainsworth, Nelle Lee, and Nick Skubij.

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Works about this Work

Shaking it Up Nathanael Cooper , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 12 October 2013; (p. 11)

— Review of Statespeare Nelle Lee , 2012 single work drama
Shaking it Up Nathanael Cooper , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 12 October 2013; (p. 11)

— Review of Statespeare Nelle Lee , 2012 single work drama
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