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Drunk Shakespeare: One Actor. Five Shots. SHAKESPEARE!

About this Experience

What you'll do:

The stage is set in a hidden venue. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking… and what they’re drinking!

Why we love it for your party:

  • Hilarious improv meets classic Shakespeare

  • Intimate speakeasy setting — everyone’s part of the action

  • Every show is one-of-a-kind — no two nights are ever the same

About this experience partner:

New Yorkers and visitors can’t get enough of Drunk Shakespeare — the hilarious hit where five classically trained actors perform a Shakespearean masterpiece after one of them downs five shots of whiskey! Hidden inside a speakeasy-style library in the heart of the Theater District, just steps from Times Square, this outrageous night out blends Broadway flair, improv, and cocktails into a laugh-out-loud spectacle. Perfect for birthdays, date nights, group outings, or anyone ready to raise a glass to the Bard!

Additional information:

  • Age Limit: You must be 21 with a valid photo ID to enter the theater.

  • Craft cocktails are available for purchase and delivered to your seat throughout the show.

  • Groups of 9 or more people can use the code GROUPNYC for a 15% group discount.

  • All sales are final.

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Location

Washington, DC

1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Reviews

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5 (15 Ratings)

TJ

The J.

November 2025 • Other Party

Great performance! I would pay for the mezzanine seats as they have backs. The front row seats are nice to have, but with no back support. There is an opportunity to purchase an upgraded seat at the front of the theater. It is an auction! The production is not as long as a normal musical. But very well done. Very funny!

MA

Melody A.

November 2025 • Other Party

Went here for Drunk Dracula and it was amazing!! Such a great show!! Got bit by Dracula himself and my friend took a shot with him. Such a fun time - all the actors were incredible.

SD

Steve D.

October 2025 • Other Party

Attend the Drunken Dracula production and had an absolute blast! As theater fans, it added a really fun element and sense of humor that I couldn’t recommend more!

AS

Amanda S.

October 2025 • Other Party

This was sooo much fun! Best time! Very funny, laughed the entire time. Highly recommend.

DS

Denise S.

October 2025 • Other Party

I had an absolute blast at Drunk Shakespeare DC's Romeo & Juliet. There's a professional atmosphere with these professional actors and the fancy drinks and the how it all unfolds, inviting you in and setting the stage for a show that is surprising, irreverent, bawdy, musical, hilarious, fast-paced, intimate, intoxicated, and memorable. I laughed for 90 minutes straight and left...refreshed...and a little tipsy myself!

LH

Laura H.

October 2025 • Other Party

Cannot recommend this enough. It’s chaotic, raunchy, hilarious, and so well-organized. People are in the crowd laughing so hard they double over (myself included). Huge kudos to the actors!!! What a fun evening

KS

Kate S.

October 2025 • Other Party

When your non theater going 24 year old son laughs the whole way through you know it’s good! Our family had a blast and will definitely go again!

RC

Ralph C.

October 2025 • Other Party

Unique way to inject new energy into Shakespeare. Plenty of fun audience participation. We attended in a group of 8 and everyone enjoyed the show.

JR

J R.

October 2025 • Other Party

As somebody who only knows Shakespeare from that one high school English class, it was great! There’s lots of pop culture references, ad libs, and general tom foolery. Also unexpected boobage. I hope the women of the cast had the more revealing outfits because they wanted to. Maybe in their other shows the guys get equally undressed ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Anyway 10/10 for the whole cast of Romeo & Juliet

DF

Don F.

October 2025 • Other Party

The only reason I had a 5 star experience is because a thousand stars was not an option! The show was phenomenal! The actors were absolute perfection. I was blown away! I fully expected this performance to be amazing. It exceeded my expectations 100 fold!

SR

Sirena R.

October 2025 • Other Party

Went to “Drunk Romeo and Juliet” with my wife and, as with “Drunk The Scottish Play,” we had a great time. And do you serve the same little shot going into the theatre because it was tasty like the first time? Looking forward to “Drunk Dracula!” Thank you.

KJ

Kyle J.

October 2025 • Other Party

Excellent show! Worth a night out with friends to see these performers do great and hilarious things with their productions!

KR

Kathleen R.

September 2025 • Other Party

So much fun! It’s a must see in DC. Great chemistry and energy amongst the cast. Until next time! We will definitely be back. Extremely talented artists. Ten Stars

KW

Kristy W.

July 2025 • Other Party

it was a very fun experience. Great staff, great actors, hysterical improv, everything was fantastic. The only reason I’d give it four out of five stars is that the seating is all solid benches and I didn’t know it ahead of time. But the staff was fantastic and put me in a chair instead just as my back would not have survived 90 minutes on a bench with no back support. But again a great time ahead by all and really a fun upbeat worthwhile experience.

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Bill D.

June 2025 • Other Party

Absolutely amazing! Hilarious, fun, and a great way to enjoy Shakespeare. (Not for conservatives, this is DC) But if you enjoy Shakespeare, improv, and comedy clubs, this is the place to be. The actors were amazing. The show was hilarious. Thank you for a fun night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be 21 or older to attend?

Yes. We ID everyone at the door.

What is seating like?

Drunk Shakespeare is held inside an intimate, immersive speakeasy where every seat is a great one. The performance space is set up “in the round.” Stage Side seats are front row and get you closest to the action. Mezzanine seats are second row, and Balcony seats are third row. If you opt for the Royalty Experience you will sit upon the royal throne.

Do I need to understand Shakespeare to "get" this show?

Nope. Drunk Shakespeare has been a hit with hardcore Shakespeare buffs and people who’ve never read a lick of the bard’s work alike!

Are the actors really drinking?

Yes, the actors are really drinking!