Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical

Shamilton is an entertaining improvised musical where the audience suggests a famous character, and the cast builds an entire show around them, completely on the spot. With a rotating lineup of comedic and musical talent, every performance is truly one-of-a-kind.

Our show featured Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, and while the title might suggest a Hamilton-style hip-hop musical, this performance leaned more into classic musical theatre , with big numbers, character-driven songs, and plenty of absurd plot twists.

Chris Grace and MC Hammersmith featured today and Zeke Nicholson anchored the cast with their quick wit and musical skills, seamlessly weaving the story together and keeping the Mordor-inspired madness flowing. The entire cast worked together seamlessly, using the audience’s laughter and applause as they built something clever, ridiculous, and genuinely impressive.

This was our second time seeing Shamilton (we’re also fans of their sister show Baby Wants Candy), and once again, it didn’t disappoint. Whether you’re a fan of improv, musicals, or just love a good laugh, Shamilton is a must-see at the Fringe. 

Our mini-reviewer said : ‘LOVED this ! Super funny and as a Lords of the Rings fan, I was glad it was Gollum themed..I liked the singing and dancing too. Spoiler alert : – Come with some famous people in mind to suggest ! ‘

(Written by Kieren Geaney)