The Upstart Crow (London) London Reviews and Tickets

84%

(15 Reviews)

Positive

93%

Mixed

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Members say

Clever, Entertaining, Delightful, Funny, Absorbing

About the Show

David Mitchell reprises his role in this Olivier Award nominated comedy based on the BBC series!

It's 1605 and William Shakespeare is in a spot of bother. He is depressed after the death of his son Hamnet, and having produced two successful plays, he desperately needs to write a third in order to bolster is reputation. He decides that the best way of getting over his writer's block is by nicking ideas from other people ...

Based on the hit BBC sitcom 'Upstart Crow', Ben Elton's stage production returns to the West End after two years - bringing a new story not seen on the TV show. The 2020 production was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play.

Beloved comedian and frequent panel show guest David Mitchell returns to the role of William Shakespeare. Mitchell is best known for his work with long-time collaborator Robert Webb for hit TV shows such as 'Peep Show' and 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'.
'Game of Thrones' and 'Killing Eve' star Gemma Whelan will also return to the show in the role of Kate.

Member Reviews (15)

Great acting, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if you like great comedy.Even if you haven't watched the show, this play is a delight.Laugh out loud funny, intelligent, silly, just plain fun

Don't see it if you think Shakespeare is a god and can't be made fun of. I suspect that the Bard himself would have loved this show.

Great writing, Funny

See it if you love the original TV show and want to see it on stage, or if you're a big fan of David Mitchell.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of Ben Elton's style of comedy.

Must see, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever

See it if you want a charming comedy

Don't see it if you don't like comedy or Shakespeare

Funny, Entertaining, Clever

See it if you loved the TV series and David Mitchell and Ben Eltons comedy.

Don't see it if you hate Shakespeare

Must see, Great acting, Great writing, Clever, Hilarious

See it if You like Shakespeare and/or TV show. You know more about Shakespeare, you laugh more.

Don't see it if You don't like comedy .

Delightful, Relevant, Clever, Funny, Entertaining

See it if you're into punny jokes, innuendo, silliness

Don't see it if you can't accept Shakespeare and his works being made fun of. I mean, the man really did recycle his tropes over and over again lol Read more

Funny, Delightful, Dated, Entertaining, Clever

See it if You love the TV show

Don't see it if You don't love Ben Elton's humour

100

Quirky, Must see, Hilarious, Great acting, Clever

See it if One of the best shows I've seen! Well written, perfectly performed and clever casting! X

Don't see it if If you don't like Shakespeare!

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