The School of Night

What if you really could summon the Ancient Muses? What if you could extemporise everything from Homer to Shakespeare to Pinter? What if making stuff up was just more entertaining than writing it down?

In the 16th century, the School Of Night was an arcane, underground sect of artists, thinkers, writers, scientists and spies, who some scholars believe wrote Shakespeare’s plays.

Revived by maverick theatre genius Ken Campbell for the 21st century, the heretical troupe now rises to the challenge of ‘Hard Bardics’, improvising lost Shakespearean masterpieces inspired by audience suggestions.

Following rapturously received performances at the Royal Court, Latitude Festival, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Bristol Jam, Elsinore Castle in Denmark, The School of Night played the Gilded Balloon in Edinburgh August 2011.

To find out more about The School Of Night please visit www.theschoolofnight.com

Reviews

‘Intelligent, laugh-a-minute fare’ * * * *
Telegraph

‘You cannot help but stare in awe as they perform’ * * * * *
Broadway Baby
‘Original, ingenious and a hell of a laugh, this is what the Fringe is all about. Lie, cheat and steal for a ticket, because this is the secret gem of the festival.’ * * * * *
TV Bomb, Edinburgh Festival

‘Quick witted and well-read performers… A superbly structured show that is well worth checking out.’ * * * *
British Theatre Guide

‘This is by far some of the most intelligent and hilarious comedy you are likely to see at the Fringe.’ * * * *
Hairline Reviews, Edinburgh Festival

‘This is a must see’ * * * *
One4Review, Edinburgh Festival