Drunk Shakespeare at The Emerald Theatre
Dates: 1/12/2023 - 6/30/2025
📍 Theatre: The Emerald Theatre
Brass Jar Productions
412 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: N/A
Tickets: Tickets range from $49 - $89
Produced by Scott Griffin, and Directed by David Hudson and Lisa Klages, "Drunk Shakespeare" is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that combines the world's most famous playwright with alcohol, improv, and comedy. It has been decreed as “the best thing to ever happen to the theatre” by Slate Magazine, and is a New York Times Critics’ Pick.
Five classically trained actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One actor takes 5 shots and attempts to perform…in a Shakespearean tragedy! The result? An uproariously entertaining and unpredictable spectacle of hilarity and mayhem, expertly guided by the four sober actors striving to keep the script on track.
Each performance of "Drunk Shakespeare" is unique depending on who's drinking, and what they’re drinking! And of course, the audience plays a role in how each performance unfolds as well (not to worry, craft cocktails are available for the audience during the performance at a full service bar!)
The Drunk Shakespeare Society has been meeting, drinking and performing Shakespeare for over a thousand nights ... and over a thousand liters of liquor. This talented troupe of rotating members loves sharing the epic poetry of William Shakespeare, but you don’t need to know lick of it to enjoy yourself. Pop culture references, improvisation, audience games, a wealth of surprises and liberal departures from the text (with outrageous consequences) make this accessible for anyone who likes a good time. Every night is different and truly anything can happen.
Craft cocktails are available for purchase throughout the show. 21+ Only
Drunk Shakespeare at The Emerald Theatre Schedule
Friday & Saturday: 5pm & 7pm;
Sunday: 5pm
Cast and Creative Team for Drunk Shakespeare at The Emerald Theatre
Cast
Creative Team
News About Drunk Shakespeare at The Emerald Theatre
Interview: Zoë Parkinson of DRUNK CHRISTMAS CAROL at DRUNK SHAKESPEARE
November 18, 2025 I believe that Houston is the only company this year doing a Christmas Carol. We all did, Drunk Dracula, but Houston might be the only Christmas Carol.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE to Open in Houston in January
December 29, 2022 The Houston production of the 'smashed' hit comedy, Drunk Shakespeare, will open at The Emerald Theatre on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 for a limited run through April 29th.About the Theatre
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