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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Man in orange and purple Shakespearean garb pulls hair wildly while surrounded by several awards.
Fakespeare actor in Orange and Purple garb showing different emotions of serious and whimsical.
Fakespeare performer makes a variety of funny faces mid performance.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Fakespeare

Patrick Hercamp (SOUND & FURY) performs the Bard's work like you've never seen it before! This award winning comedian condenses some of Shakespeare's best loved tragedies, characters, and iconic dramatic moments into a blisteringly funny vaudeville romp. This show is for Shakespeare fans and total illiterates.

“Fakespeare smashes right through all the traditional barriers and is presented in a hilarious, fun and enjoyable way. It makes Shakespeare’s work accessible to everyone and will guarantee you enjoy and understand the playwright.” The West Australian

★★★★ “He works hard making you laugh at a tragedy!” Glam Adelaide

  • ADELAIDE FRINGE PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2011
  • FRINGE WORLD THEATRE Nominee x2
  • FRINGE WORLD COMEDY Nominee x4
  • WORLD RENAISSANCE AWARDS runner up 2022-2024 Best Solo Comedy

Performance incursions available upon request. Please contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au

Presented by: Patrick Hercamp

Originally a farmer from rural Indiana USA, Patrick travelled to the UK to study a Masters of Shakespeare, before joining comedy vaudeville trio Sound & Fury to tour the world performing fast, funny and relatable shows at fringe festivals and renaissance faires, picking up a slew of awards along the way including the People’s Choice Award at Adelaide Fringe. Since going solo, he has been nominated for “Best in Theatre” and “Best in Comedy” at Fringeworld Perth, and been runner-up at the World Renaissance Awards three years running for Best Solo Comedy. Patrick's passion is making Shakespeare accessible, telling the stories in ways that can be appreciated and enjoyed by absolutely everyone.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Comedy
United States • Australian Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: Patrick Hercamp

Originally a farmer from rural Indiana USA, Patrick travelled to the UK to study a Masters of Shakespeare, before joining comedy vaudeville trio Sound & Fury to tour the world performing fast, funny and relatable shows at fringe festivals and renaissance faires, picking up a slew of awards along the way including the People’s Choice Award at Adelaide Fringe. Since going solo, he has been nominated for “Best in Theatre” and “Best in Comedy” at Fringeworld Perth, and been runner-up at the World Renaissance Awards three years running for Best Solo Comedy. Patrick's passion is making Shakespeare accessible, telling the stories in ways that can be appreciated and enjoyed by absolutely everyone.