Classical, Contemporary, Clown, International, Comedy - Edinburgh Fringe

Dogberry and Verges Are Scared

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Slippery Trout Productions (USA)

Two minor characters from Much Ado About Nothing bumble their way through the plot of Shakespeare’s greatest comedy (suck it, Midsummer). The stakes could not be higher and their competence could not be lower. Will they be able to save the day? Will their friendship stand up to the stresses of their new position? Will the playwrights be sued by the Tom Stoppard estate? Find out in this raucous new-age classic full of heart, full of farts, and a treasure trove of easter eggs for Shakespeare nerds.

‘A fast-paced, smart, and heartfelt buddy comedy’ (Metro Philadelphia)

Cast
Dogberry | Scott Greer
Verges | Austin Tichenor
The Messenger | Sami Ma
Leonato | Jeremy Dubin
Don John | Elizabeth Chinn Molloy
Hero | Courtney Lucien

Playwrights, Producers | Michael Doherty and Will Mobley
Directed by | Matthew Decker

Costume Designer | Rainy Edwards
Producer | Brian Isaac Phillips

Stage Manager | Cole Sweasy
Set Designer | Samantha Reno
Sound Designer and Production Manager | Robert Carlton Stimmel

• Theatre
• £10.00 - £16.00
• 5-30 August 2026
• 85 minutes
• C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
• main house
• 12+ (guidance)