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Pick up the quill and join ShakeItUp for Bard-based bedlam.

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This production is recommended for ages 12+.

Performance Dates

7 - 11 July 2026

Other Palace Studio

Run time: 2hrs

Includes interval

  • Show info

ShakeItUp London tickets

Shakespeare hasn't written anything new for an age, so ShakeItUp thought they would give him a hand. The 5-star comedy improv show returns for a strictly limited run, don’t miss your chance to be a part of it! Book your official ShakeItUp tickets now.

What is ShakeItUp about?

Featuring a talented cast, this interactive show lets the audience shape the action, inspiring a brand-new Shakespearean-style play created live on stage. With improvised scenes, live music, and quick-witted humour, the performers channel the spirit of William Shakespeare in a fast-paced, hilarious performance where no two shows are ever the same.

Packed with playful language, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs, it’s a must-see night of comedy theatre. Whether to be there or not to be there… isn’t a question.

ShakeItUp facts and critical acclaim

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brilliantly bonkers...one of the best improvised shows out there!" - West End Best Friend
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Quick witted, inexhaustible and absolutely hysterical." - London Theatre Reviews
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "it's so impressive to watch" - Adventures in Theatreland
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A great night out!" - BroadwayWorld UK
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An enjoyable romp through a strange new world" - The Reviews Hub
  • The company take the bard behind bars, working with inmates at Pentonville Prison to help build their mental health, teamwork and confidence.

ShakeItUp cast

  • James Alston
  • Abigail Clay
  • James Dart
  • Fred Di Rosa Abby Forman
  • Rebecca Gibbs
  • Olivia Gibbs-Fairley
  • Madeline Hatt
  • Edward Kaye
  • Silvia Manazzone
  • Caleb Mitchell
  • Joe Prestwich
  • Dexter Southern
  • Rose Trustman

ShakeItUp creatives

  • Artistic Director - James Dart
  • Assistant Director - Joe Prestwich
  • Music Director - Ed Kaye
  • Marketing & Social Media - James Alston
  • Costume and design - Silvia Manazzone