The production-values are quite simplistic, so it comes as no surprise to learn that the performance are quite physical. The fact that one of the members studied at clown college only serves to underline the fact that this is one lecture in which the gathered students shant forget in a hurry. “We try to combine many performance elements into the show, be it physical comedy, stage combat or pratfalls, as well as subtler verbal jokes – and not so subtle ones too.  We aim for a level of wit and sophisticated references, but aren’t afraid to make a terrible pun or throw on a bad wig to get the laugh – or the groan.  We’re not afraid of groans, by the way, we just want a big reaction.  We’re afraid of getting no reaction.

“People laugh harder when the subject matter is more serious.  There’s a greater release – and reducing a large topic seems more worth doing. We just want people to laugh and have a good time.  If they feel like they want to go out and read some great books afterwards though, so much the better.”

The Reduced Shakespeare Company’s All The Great Books (abridged) runs at the Everyman, from Monday, October 8.

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