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Chaplin meets Tchaikovsky
Internationally renowned musical clowns Släpstick present Schërzo, classical music as you've never experienced it before, fresh from a smash-hit run at Edinburgh Fringe and now at Wilton's Music Hall!
scherzo [noun] joke, banter
Join Släpstick’s unique brand of mischief where physical theatre, world-class musicians and raucous humour collide.
Masterpieces from Rossini, Brahms, Schubert, Saint-Saëns, Gershwin, and more, meet comedy heroes such as Victor Borge, Laurel & Hardy, Danny Kaye, and Charlie Chaplin.
Neither bewigged composer nor magnum opus is safe from buffoonery in this clownish concerto. Expect yodeling Schubert in a ventriloquism battle with Beethoven, a speed devil on the double bass and the popular '21 masterpieces in 1 minute'.
Awarding-winning Släpstick have sold out concert halls from The Netherlands to New Zealand. Now Schërzo lands in London, following a world premiere at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and concerts in Germany and South Korea.
★★★★★ ‘Buy a ticket while you still can’ Daily Mail
★★★★★ ‘An absolute triumph, blending uproarious comedy and classical music in a spectacle that defies convention.’ Theatre Weekly
★★★★★ ‘Five musicians, a plethora of instruments and a wealth of silliness make for fabulous entertainment.’ Three Weeks
★★★★★ ‘The perfect blend of virtuosic musicianship, nostalgic sentiment, and lung-bursting physical comedy in the true slapstick tradition!’ The List
★★★★★ ‘A tour-de-force musical extravaganza.’ Fest
★★★★★ ‘This is classical music not as we know it, but as we should experience it.’ One4Review
★★★★★ ‘Amazing is an understatement.’ Quintessential Review
‘Sharply funny, nutty as a fruitcake and utterly engaging.’ British Theatre Guide
Presented by Släpstick in association with Something For The Weekend
Presented by Släpstick in association with Something For The Weekend
Artwork credit: Corné van der Stelt
Photo credit: Duncan McGlynn
Please note: This show is in English, it can be enjoyed by English and non-English speakers.
Running time: 75 minutes, no interval