JULIET: A Revenge Comedy
Written by Pippa Mackie and Ryan Gladstone
About The Show
When Juliet finds herself suddenly able to stop her own untimely demise, she breaks free from her story! She soon meets other women from Shakespeare's plays who have done the same thing, including Lady Macbeth (Macbeth), Ophelia (Hamlet), Cleopatra (Antony and Cleopatra), and Miranda (The Tempest). The women go on a quest to take back the narrative and write their own endings, but infamous playwright William Shakespeare is lurking around every corner, waiting to force them back into his plays. Will Juliet and the gang prevail, or will they be trapped in Shakespeare's version of their stories forever?
The Details
Touring April 5th - 16th, 2027
Suitable for Grades 7-12
Run time: 60 minutes
Includes optional post-show Q&A
Cost: $800 per performance. Full and partial subsidies are available
EXTRAS: $350/workshop. A 90-minute workshop on performing Shakespeare’s plays can be added to enrich learning (30 students maximum per workshop). Partial subsidies are available
Email generalmanager@fools.ca for inquiries and bookings
“A romp of farcical proportions that will keep your head, your heart, and your funny bone active from beginning to end.”
★★★★★ -Front Row Center, NYC
“A romp of farcical proportions that will keep your head, your heart, and your funny bone active from beginning to end.”
★★★★★ – Winnipeg Free Press
Ananya Antony, Daniella Bell, and Mitchell Cohen in The Understudies (2025)
Photo: Melody Maloney Photo
Education
Bringing Shakespeare to life in the classroom.
At a Company of Fools, we believe that Shakespeare should be fun, accessible, and a little bit Foolish. Our Fools in Schools programming is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and connect students with Shakespeare’s language, characters, and stories in fresh and exciting ways. Today, Shakespeare’s plays are still as relevant as ever; they transcend theatre and are frequently referenced in literature, film, music, and pop culture. We believe that to understand the world around them, students benefit greatly from having a basic knowledge of Shakespeare and his plays. At a Company of Fools, we pride ourselves on our imaginative, innovative, and accessible takes on Shakespeare’s works. Our performances and workshops give students the tools and ideas to express themselves creatively through the dramatic arts and offer an experiential learning experience that connects to English, Drama, and History curricula.
The Understudies, 2025
Workshops
We offer engaging Shakespeare workshops for elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the school year. Led by professional artists with backgrounds in both theatre and education, our workshops are interactive, inclusive, and tailored to fit the needs of your classroom.
Introduction to Shakespeare
A perfect starting point for students who are new to the Bard. In this lively, hands-on workshop, students travel back in time to Shakespeare’s day to uncover the secrets of his poetic language. Through games, rhythm analysis, and some “detective work”, they’ll learn how to make sense of Shakespeare’s verse - and have fun doing it.
Tales from Macbeth
Using scenes from Macbeth and visual elements from our 2024 production, students explore themes of ambition, power, and fate. Working alongside a Fools instructor, they’ll decode key scenes, bring characters to life, and get up on their feet to perform - because plays were written to be spoken aloud!
Custom Workshops
Is your class studying a particular play? Want to dive deeper into character study, close play reading, or monologue coaching? We’re happy to create a custom workshop that suits your curriculum and your students.
The Nitty Gritty
Workshops are available for Grades 3-12
Max 30 students per workshop
Half-day and full-day sessions available
Hosted in your classroom - we come to you!