Review: ‘Shakespeare’s Best Bits’ at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens (2025-2026)

Riotous and ridiculous in equal measure, Shakespeare’s Best Bits is an anarchic comedic romp that gives its talented troupe of six actors a chance to show off their glorious comedy skills, in a phenomenally entertaining two hours of slapstick comedy inspired by the Bard’s great works.

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Review: ‘Othello’ at fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne (2025)

Playing until September 28 at fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne.
Tickets and more info can be found at: melbourneshakespeare.com/othello

William Shakespeare’s momentous tragedy Othello gets a vivid, intense and immersive revival here by the Melbourne Shakespeare Company, with an exemplary cast and brilliant creative team bringing the more than 400-year-old play to life in spectacular fashion.

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