If you love Shakespeare, you’ll love these funny jokes about the Bard!
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Jokes about famous Shakespearean works
If you love Shakespeare, you’re in for a treat. We’ve gathered some of the best Shakespearean jokes for you to enjoy. These jokes are perfect for the bard lover in all of us. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy these hilarious jokes about some of Shakespeare’s most famous works.
Jokes about “Romeo and Juliet”
Why did Romeo cross the road?
To get to Juliet’s house!
Why did Romeo kill himself?
Because Juliet was going to be married to someone else!
Why can’t Romeo and Juliet be together?
Because they’re both dead!
What did Romeo say when he saw Juliet for the first time?
“Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!”
Jokes about “Macbeth”
What did Lady Macbeth say to Macbeth before he went to kill Duncan?
“Don’t mess it up!”
Jokes about “Hamlet”
What’s Hamlet’s favorite fruit?
Pineapple!
Why did Hamlet cross the road?
To get to the other qui-et!
What do you call a ghost who can’t make up his mind?
Hamlet!
Jokes about Shakespearean language
Do you love Shakespearean language but find it hard to understand? If so, you’re not alone. Even though Shakespeare is one of the most famous writers in the English language, his works can be difficult to comprehend. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some funny Shakespeare jokes that will make you laugh out loud.
Jokes about “thou” and “thee”
Why did the Bard use so many “thee”s and “thou”s?
Because he was thee-ing and thou-ing all over the place!
Jokes about “ye”
Why did Shakespeare use the word “ye” so often?
Because he couldn’t spell thee!
Jokes about made-up words
Why did Shakespeare make up so many words? Because he couldn’t spell the old ones!
What do you call a Shakespearean sonnet that doesn’t rhyme? A prose!
Why is Shakespeare called the Bard? Because he was a great poet and writer!
Jokes about Shakespearean characters
Jokes about Ophelia
Why did Ophelia go crazy?
Because she couldn’t handle the stress of Shakespeare’s plays!
Why did Hamlet reject Ophelia?
Because she was a bit too loco!
What did Ophelia say when Hamlet asked her to marry him?
“To thine own self be true!”
Jokes about Lady Macbeth
What did Lady Macbeth say to Macbeth before she went to bed?
Don’t worry, my dear, you’ll sleep like a baby tonight.
Why was Lady Macbeth so confident that her husband would sleep like a baby?
Because she drugged his wine.
Jokes about Bottom
Q: What’s the difference between a drama teacher and a large pizza?
A: A large pizza can feed a family of four.
Q: What do you call an actor who doesn’t think much of his role?
A: Bottom.
Jokes about Shakespearean actors
Jokes about Laurence Olivier
What do you call Laurence Olivier when he’s not acting?
Sir Laurence Olivier.
What was Laurence Olivier’s favorite fruit?
A prune.
Why did Laurence Olivier cross the road?
To get to the other stage.
Jokes about Kenneth Branagh
Why was Kenneth Branagh nicknamed “Ken the Knife”?
Because he’s really good at cutting Shakespearean actors out of his movies!
Why did Branagh turn down the role of Hamlet?
Because he didn’t want to be typecast.
Jokes about Patrick Stewart
Why did Patrick Stewart cross the road?
To get to the other stage!
Why did Patrick Stewart go to drama school?
To be able to act in a Shakespearian manner!
