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The Bawdy Five

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Presented by The Baron's Men at The Curtain Theatre

February 12-February 27, 2010

Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars): 4 out of 5 stars rating
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The Baron's Men have hit a new low. Please join us wallowing in the gutter with our new show The Bawdy Five. The Bawdy Five is Medieval smut at its best..err..worst. Well, you know what we mean. Experience the naughtiest tales from Chaucer, the Decameron, and more with cuckolding, pregnant nuns, wicked stepmothers, horny monks, dirty limericks, live music from Carmina Burana and the works. You'll laugh your you know what off.

In case the picture doesn't say it all. THIS EVENT IS NOT FOR CHILDREN. Please love them and don't bring them.



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    • Venue Info

      The Curtain Theatre

      7400 Coldwater Canyon
      Austin, TX 78730

      Full map and directions

    • Admission Info

      Tickets:

      $15 general admission, $12 ACOT, $10 Student/Senior Bring your cash because there will be amazing, fantastical, leather Mardi Gras masks, comedy breasts and other wonderfully perverted swag to buy at the show, all of which supports The Baron's Men's future shows.

      Info Phone: 512.986.6900

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      February 12-February 27, 2010

      Times:

      8:00 pm

    • Accessibility Info

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    • Member Reviews
      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        4 out of 5 stars rating "A Fun Diversion"
        Review posted by: Jay Y. from Austin, TX, Feb 17, 2010

        Geoffrey Chaucer and Giovanni Bocaccio were around long before Hugh Hefner and Larry Flynt were. Despite the highly strict outward veneer, the Middle Ages had its share of bawdy, lude humor. The... Expand

      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Fun with the classics"
        Review posted by: kholenkhov from Austin, TX, Feb 17, 2010

        Fun mix of classic stories with contemporary asides. Reminds you that jokes about sex and bodily functions have been amusing humanity for a long time. Not unforgettable or enlightening theatre, but it... Expand

      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Bawdy to the bone"
        Review posted by: Jason from Austin Texas, Feb 17, 2010

        The Baron's Men hit the nail on the head with this sexy erotic Medieval play. Played at The Curtain Theatre the surroundings were magical and I felt as if I was taken back to Medieval times and... Expand

      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        4 out of 5 stars rating "A history lesson in silly slapstick and naughty delights"
        Review posted by: Angela Garner from Austin, TX, Feb 16, 2010

        The Curtain Theatre sets the initial medieval mood and provides intimate seating for the audience with the stage. As Curtain is an outdoor venue, The Baron's Men hand out free blankets for the... Expand

      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Bawdy and clever"
        Review posted by: J from Austin, TX, Feb 13, 2010

        As promised, The Baron's Men have delivered a nice mix of historical silliness with just enough modern touches to keep it accessible. Sex is funny; always has been, always will be. This troupe... Expand

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      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        4 out of 5 stars rating "A Fun Diversion"
        Review posted by: Jay Y. from Austin, TX, Feb 17, 2010

        Geoffrey Chaucer and Giovanni Bocaccio were around long before Hugh Hefner and Larry Flynt were. Despite the highly strict outward veneer, the Middle Ages had its share of bawdy, lude humor. The... Expand

      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Fun with the classics"
        Review posted by: kholenkhov from Austin, TX, Feb 17, 2010

        Fun mix of classic stories with contemporary asides. Reminds you that jokes about sex and bodily functions have been amusing humanity for a long time. Not unforgettable or enlightening theatre, but it... Expand

      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Bawdy to the bone"
        Review posted by: Jason from Austin Texas, Feb 17, 2010

        The Baron's Men hit the nail on the head with this sexy erotic Medieval play. Played at The Curtain Theatre the surroundings were magical and I felt as if I was taken back to Medieval times and... Expand

      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        4 out of 5 stars rating "A history lesson in silly slapstick and naughty delights"
        Review posted by: Angela Garner from Austin, TX, Feb 16, 2010

        The Curtain Theatre sets the initial medieval mood and provides intimate seating for the audience with the stage. As Curtain is an outdoor venue, The Baron's Men hand out free blankets for the... Expand

      • Event Name: The Bawdy Five
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Bawdy and clever"
        Review posted by: J from Austin, TX, Feb 13, 2010

        As promised, The Baron's Men have delivered a nice mix of historical silliness with just enough modern touches to keep it accessible. Sex is funny; always has been, always will be. This troupe... Expand

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