Shakespeare tries stand-up comedy at London comedy club Ye Olde Laugh House

Shakespeare was known to take a night off from writing sonnets to try his hand at stand-up comedy clubs. Here we catch his act at Ye Olde Laugh House in London.

“Good evening, good gentles! Or as they say in the taverns of London, ‘Wassup?'”

“Hast thou ever noticed how a man doth strut in his new ruffled collar, thinking he’s the cock of the walk? Yet by evening’s end, he’s spilled ale upon it, and now looks like a droopy rooster caught in the rain.”

“And what of these new-fangled ‘portraits’? A man sits for hours, only to receive a painting where he looks like he’s sucked on a lemon! Give me a good ol’ sonnet any day. At least words can’t give thee a double chin!”

“Ah, young love! Romeo and Juliet thought they had problems. Today’s lovers send letters full of emojis. ‘🍑🍆❤️?’ What art thou trying to convey? That thou lovest vegetables and fruit? Speak plain, man!”

“I’ve been experimenting with new play genres. Ever heard of a ‘tragicomedy’? It’s like when thou trippeth in public. Tragic for thee, comedy for everyone else.”

“The Globe Theatre recently got a new ‘innovation’ – the standing room. It’s where you pay less to see more… of the back of the person in front of thee. And if it rains? Well, thou art in for a very immersive experience!”

“I’ve been told my plays are too long. But have you tried reading the modern scroll called ‘Terms and Conditions’? By the time thou reacheth the end, thou art already in the next century!”

“In conclusion, whether ’tis nobler to laugh at life’s follies or cry at its tragedies, I say, give me a good jest, a tankard of ale, and a crowd like thee any day! Good night, and may your days be merry and your nights comedic!”