Guerrilla Shakespeare is British Touring Shakespeare’s bold, unpredictable open access theatrical experiment — a thrilling one-night-only performance where anything can happen. Actors and members of the public are cast in a Shakespeare play and given their roles in advance, with just enough time to learn their lines. The twist? There are no rehearsals, no direction, no hierarchy: cast members meet each other for the first time when they step on the stage.
 

Each Guerrilla Shakespeare event is a high-wire act that celebrates the raw energy, spontaneity, and daring spirit of live performance, as Shakespeare intended. With nothing but their preparation and instincts, the cast meets for the first time in front of a live audience — making for an evening that’s as surprising and exhilarating for the actors as it is for the audience. Everyone who would like to participate is guaranteed a role.

 

Expect laughs, improvisation, genuine moments of discovery, and a fresh look at Shakespeare’s work in its most essential, unfiltered form.

 

Guerrilla Shakespeare is perfect for Shakespeare lovers, theatre risk-takers, and anyone who enjoys the thrill of the unexpected.