The Reduced Shakespeare Co. presentsThe Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr

In all honesty, I didn't read this. Instead, I watched it. Since it was already a play, there was absolutely no injustice. I swear.

Some parts were really funny, like the Othello rap and the football Histories, while others kinda fell flat like the 16 comedies in one. And then there was Hamlet. The audience's workshop of Ophelia's scream was not only deconstructionist, but it actually WORKED. I was a bit surprised that the obviousness of their method actually pulled off an emotional response in my chest. Who'd have thunk?

Sure, the whole thing was corny and forced, but that was kinda the point. Why else would anyone reduce anything to absurdity?

I think I want to make one of Titus's famous rapist pies for lunch.

This was a real side-splitter -- I found myself laughing maniacally every couple of pages. It would be even funnier to see this performed. I plan to buy the DVD and also read the Reduced Shakespeare Company's other plays. Highly recommended!

Extremely hilarious. The script is almost every bit as funny as the show is live, and the multitude of outrageous footnotes makes this a book worth reading even for someone who has seen the play before.

This is one of the funniest plays I've ever read. Monty Python and the Marx Brothers meet Wm. Shakespeare. I think you'll get along quite nicely!

Hilarious, especially for those who know something about the Bard. I'd love to see a performance of this someday.

The play itself is hilarious, and the script they've put together is even funnier. It is just as enjoyable to read as it is to watch, even after you've seen a couple of productions.

Although the script may be even more hilarious in performance than when read, it is worthwhile to read the script as well and enjoy all of the introductions and footnotes provided.