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5.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of people don't know about Shakepeare Tavern - what a wonderful experience - I had just wanted to usher at a place close by - didn't know how great it would be - watching a Shakepeare play.The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah the Shakespeare Tavern. A lot of people who have not lived in Atlanta long do not even know it exists. I came here in high school once for extra credit. I saw "Antony and Cleopatra." I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place! This is really the kind of establishment that I love. The atmosphere is very intimate, and perfect for a dinner theater sort of vibe. Just large enough to hold a medium sized...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I haven't ever been to a dinner theatre thing before, so I had no idea what to expect. Usually, it's dinner and then a play/performance elsewhere. We saw Hamlet in April. I enjoy Hamlet, mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This might be a stretch, but I would say even Shakespeare himself would be a fan of this little establishment. Too often productions of Shakespeare tend to be pretentious, heavy-handed and/or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot understand why this place is rated so high. The drinks and the food are overpriced for what they are. The food isn't even specially prepared for you. It's pre-packaged. The show we watched,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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The Tavern is as far removed from pompous theater as possible. The friendly, relaxed pub atmosphere along with professionally expert acting and directing allow the great works that the company presents to get...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food has really changed since I went there a number of years ago. Now, the portions are hearty, you won't leave hungry. As for the play, it was fantastic, and the players seemed to really enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went last night with the spouse and the eldest three kids - this was the second time I'd seen this (saw a few years ago).Really solid and pleasant performance - we go a lot and they are awesome. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to go to this place for years and never made it until last night. Hamlet was playing, which I had read but never seen on the stage. First, the venue was very cool, and clean. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Canterbury Tales served as my introduction to the Shakespeare Tavern. I have long counted the Wife of Bath among my favorite figures in literature and Chaucer has always held a special place in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Support Atlanta arts-- try the Shakespeare Tavern! On our first visit to see Romeo and Juliet, less experienced actors did overact to the point of distraction. But, they are learning from the Company's...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just experienced my first play at Shakespeare Tavern - Romeo & Juliet. I was very impressed with the acting and the scenery and overall, i had a really good time. However, anyone trying to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite low-key night out - pleasant and fun. I've seen a number of plays here so far (incl. Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, A Christmas Carol and Dr. Faustus), and I've loved the cast's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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From time to time, we all need a good laugh, opportunity to cry, and have the thoughts of our own mind become personified to explain the situations we encounter as we make it through our days. No where else...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Shakespeare Tavern is one of my favorite places in Atlanta. I don't get there nearly often enough (about 1 show a season). The actors are incredibly talented and I've never been disappointed with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm. I'd like to be clear that I'm rating the CONCEPT of this place. What a marvelous idea: present theater in an intimate setting, serve traditional English food, and have some mini-audience...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A wonderful place. Shakespeare's plays as they were originally intended to be seen-- bawdy, rowdy, and with alcohol. With this group, Shakespeare's many puns really come to life. It's a sit-down...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Full disclosure, I worked in the Shakespeare Tavern kitchen for longer than I care to admit. But I don't think my opinion is too biased.The performances are based around the style of Shakespeare's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Jeff Watkins? new adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Dr. Faustus is currently playing at the Shakespeare Tavern, and anyone interested in psychological drama, classic theater, or just really good acting needs...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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A group of friends and I decided to take a friend here for her recent birthday since she had been wanting to go. It was the worst acting I have ever experienced. I've seen better acting/props/jobs done in high...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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What a fun place to go. I am not what you would call a Shakespeare fan but I really have a great time everytime I go. Try it - You will like it.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!! It has a very special place in my heart. I have been volunteering here for 5 years. I have even acted on the stage through a summer program. They do Shakespeare the way...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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I'm an English major and had been wanting to see a performance at the Tavern, but my husband was wary about understanding the play. Luckily, the performers did such a wonderful job he had no problem following...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks, Kristine M, for planning the UYE to see "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)". I'd been wanting to go to tST for years, ever since I moved to Atlanta to go to Tech. Being so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I will admit, I knew nothing about William Shakespeare before attending Saturday nights UYE at The Shakespeare Tavern and I can honestly say - I still don't know anything about ol' Willie AFTER...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Saturday night on a UYE and had an absolute wonderful time. The show that night was "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)"Just three actors recreate all 37 plays in 2 hours....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great variety of shows, from tragedy to comedy and every shade in between. Shakespeare here is killer, as is everything else I've seen. I actually love the comedies and musicals. The balcony seats are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw A Midsummer Night's Dream here and had a great time. The theatre is this neat Tudor building with lots of brick and dark wood inside, which really makes you feel like you're taking a trip back...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place off and on for years. I really have enjoyed their performances of Midsummer Night's Dream, Turn of the Screw, Taming of the Shrew, The Crucible, and many others. From...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Shakespeare tavern. The food is okay. Not very fresh but tastes okay. dessert isn't served until intermission. great place to see Shakespeare.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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They make for a good night out. The plays and the atmosphere are the reasons to go. The food's okay, but a bit pricey. You won't be missing anything by eating first.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of Atlanta's best kept secrets! It's a great date night or fun night out for anyone. The staff are amazing, the theater is lovely, and the actors are so talented. Not to mention the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? I love this place! Yes, it helps that I am a huge Shakespeare buff and was burying my nose into Othello before we were actually forced to in school. But! Even if you don't like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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This place is a lot of fun and the plays are always really good. The food is also delicious and priced relativly reasonabe.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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They always do a great job with every performance but they need to add some variety to their choices. The Bard did 38 plays and the tavern keeps recycling the same 4.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it! Really loved it. The staff was great! The performance was awwesome and the food was yummy~
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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I was never a big play or Shakespeare fan before moving to Atlanta - I am now officially hooked! The actors do an excellent job, the English tavern menu is great, and the variety of shows is wonderful. We...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a long time since my last visit to the Shakespeare Tavern, but I always loved the atmosphere, the fine caliber of performances, and of course the plays! That's all. For once, I'm keeping...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Set in the time of the Crusades, this play is a brutally honest look at war, politics, and religion. Regardless of your political affiliation, you will be moved by the depth of Constance's grieving motherhood,...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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I don't like Shakespeare. That being said I have enjoyed myself each of the times that I have been there. My wife loves it and we are currently thinking of buying the season ticket book. Well, here is an...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Shakespheare, where art thou, pimpin'? I love this place!. There is so much talent thriving on stage here it's not funny....ok maybe when they do the comedies, then it's pretty funny, but other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
REDO! I had to redo this review since I've now been there around 9 times and am a verifiable bar wench. This is my favorite place to be on a weekend night. Call me a theatre geek (I am), but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Shakepeare Tavern is always a good time: drinking and dining in the midst of a nice bare-bones stage setting while a troop of mostly talented actors put on whatever Shakespeare play they're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Because I was an English major, I was forced to go here for a school project. And I would like to thank my teacher for making me go! This is seriously so much fun to go to! You can eat, drink wine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In no way, shape or form will I ever associate myself with going to the theater on a regular basis; mainly, because I prefer the company of sports and my testosterone driven man status; however, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Shakespeare would have been pleased. The acting was great as is the ambiance. It's very close to convincing of the period but the costumes could use improvement to make the experience authentic. All in all, a...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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If the previous reviewer knew anything about Shakespeare they would know that phallic references and other bawdy comedy was the norm. The majority of the Bard's audience was uneducated, so sexual jokes usually...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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We were impressed by the outstanding lively production of works by Shakespeare Tavern. Their first class acting in a tavern setting was very enjoyable with an excellent orchestra. Parking across the street at...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Seeing Shakespeare in a tavern setting is a wonderful concept. The food and drink really add to the experience. There are some wonderful performers here, but there are also some hangers on to the repertoire...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Shakespeare's Tavern is defitely an experience you should try. The atmosphere is fun and lively. The acting is excellent. Some cons: It's pretty pricey. Seating can be uncomfortable or inconvenient. If you're...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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I attended a performance in August 2005 of "The Tempest" at the New American Shakespeare Tavern, and was pleasantly surprised that Shakespeare has quite a following in Atlanta, Georgia, with packed ho...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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Highly recommend the August threepeat. Three of their plays in three nights! Lots of fun. Student discounts are great!
kudzu.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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My son had a chance to earn some extra credit in his class by going down to the Shakespeare tavern and seeing a play and then write a report about it. I dreaded it all week long but my wife had taken on one...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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All the reviews on here highly recommended this venue. I, however, was disappointed. We bought cheap seats, in the balcony, being but poor college students. We ordered our meal, and it was handed to us wrapped...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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It is always a treat to go to the Shakespeare Tavern. The seating is up close to the stage so you can actually see the actors' expressions. These performers add a wonderful comedic element to Shakespeare's...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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Yea verily, thine Shakespeare tavern doeth a good-th job of performing Shakespearean plays.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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This is the best place ever to take a date. My fiance and I got engaged here and we still love going. Their food is pretty good, they have a really good bread basket appeitizer. You can check out their menu...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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The experience offered by the Tavern was amazing. The company offers rich and lively renditions of Shakespeare on a great set in a fun and timeless environment. Highly recommended!
kudzu.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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I first started going there when it was part of a college class assignment. Didn't think much of it, but it is great! I've gone on numerous occaisions on numerous dates and everyone never said anything bad...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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Our first trip to the New American Shakespeare Tavern was wonderful. We got there early enough to have a front table, enjoy some good food, and have a cider (or two...) The actors were excellent and the play...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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We went to the Shakespeare play "All's well that ends well" We ha a romantic evening. The authentic english food was terrerific. It was well worth the money! The actors were belivable and I fell in love once...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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I went to Mac Beth on Halloween with friends before we all went out for the parties. Everything else was a disappointment after that. The actors were wonderful. The play was quite moving. Action of swordplay....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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I went with a group of people and had a BLAST. The food was okay but the apple pie a la mode was absolutely DELISH. Fun evening and the quality of the production was surprisingly good. I've gone back several...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for New American Shakespeare Tavern (The) in Atlanta, Georgia. Locate additional information on sights,...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this midtown dinner theater provides good food and great shakespearean entertainment. the performing company here was the first american company to perform at the globe theater in london. a traditional english...
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