Dogberry and Verges Are Scared
Dogberry and Verges Are Scared is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at C ARTS | C venues | C aurora. It has 23 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 15:35 to Sun 30 Aug, 15:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
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 Tom Stoppard's 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).
Details
- Venue: C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
- Space: main house
- Genre: THEATRE, Comedy, International
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Running time: 85 minutes
- Room size: about 143 seats (main house) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 23, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Entrance to main house and accessible toilet is via level entrance to halls to halls from Lauriston Street (slight downward slope to floor in foye). Accessible toilet in ground floor foyer, adjacent to space. Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 7 published reviews and 29 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Thoroughly entertaining fun for all the family.
— The Real Chrisparkle (4 out of 5 stars)
80 minutes of uninterrupted, sparkling chemistry and natural, uninhibited fun
— The Reviews Hub (5 out of 5 stars)
From Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Slippery Trout Productions, the world premiere of Dogberry & Verges Are Scared arrives at the Fringe clothed in equal parts reverence and irreverence, a Shakespeare-inspired romp…
— Speak The Speech (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:35 — Cancelled — £16.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £10.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £14.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 15:35 — Already performed — £16.00