Shakespeare Ghostbusters
A tale of sprites gone awry.
From the company of popular mechanicals who brought you Shakespeare Aliens in 2023, comes the next installment of their Shakespearean/Pop Culture mash-ups.
Through the use of custom-built puppets and props, costumes and a full cast of Melbourne actors, comedians and improvisers, comes this Shakespearean retelling of the world’s most famous paranormal investigators.
Written by Toronto based improv/sketch group The Coincidence Men.
Directed by Rob Lloyd (Shakespeare Aliens, Thank God You're Here).
★★★★.5 "The cast of this production are all incredible in their respective roles" - Lilithia Reviews
★★★★ "The ensemble cast works well and are equally adept at physical comedy and line delivery, with the production enhanced by excellent puppetry" - ArtsHub
Presented by: The Ghostlight League - Cassandra Hart and Robert Lloyd
The Ghostlight League, founded by Robert Lloyd and Cassandra Hart is a Melbourne-based independent theatre company.
Robert has been in a fixture in the independent comedy and theatre scene in Melbourne for over 20 years, and has toured his one man show "Who, Me" around the globe. He has been a weekly fixture on national television in 2024 having joined the ensemble cast of Thank God You're Here.
Cassandra is an Actor and Producer, originally from Adelaide. Since moving to Melbourne in 2017, she has solidified herself in the independent theatre scene, and on screen. You may see her face on Rage in a Missy Higgin's music video filmed earlier in 2024.
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
plenty of cheeky imagination and ingenuity in bringing the supernatural comedy to the stage. - Dave Bradley, Fifty + SA
Shakespeare Ghostbusters is a very clever send-up to the original beloved movie - Austin Frape, Fresh 927
Every cast member delivered engaging performances that captivated the audience - Glam Adelaide
Shakespeare Ghostbusters is a rollicking parody - Upside Adelaide
A hilarious and clever fusion of two iconic worlds. - Lilithia Reviews