One of Observer’s Top 10 Theatre shows of 2022, director John Haidar’s visceral retelling of HAMLET, starring Brit actor Billy Howle. Howle made his acting debut in the E4 television series Glue. and then went on to co-starred in The Sense of an Ending and the miniseries The Witness for the Prosecution . His film credits also … Continue reading
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare and is considered among the “most powerful and influential tragedies in the English language”, with a story capable of “seemingly endless retelling and adaptation by others”. Wednesday, March 1st sees a new production by South Africa’s award-winning theater company Abrahamse and … Continue reading
Hamlet ☆☆☆☆☆ Iris Theatre Director Daniel Winder does death wonderfully: whether it is Gertrude’s poisoning which is visceral and gruesome, or Polonius’s violent and prolonged demise at the sharp end of Hamlets dagger. Welcome to Hamlet – Game of Thrones style! Iris Theatre is a summertime institution. For the last ten years it has … Continue reading
During February and March 2023, the (UK) National Theatre will be touring with their production of Hamlet, which has been adapted for children aged 8–12, to schools across the country. This 65-minute version of the play provides an accessible first introduction to Shakespeare. Children seeing the production will also have the opportunity to participate … Continue reading
There are not one, but two, very unique interpretations of Shakespeare’s great tragedy HAMLET being performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. Sir Ian McKellen has taken the stage as Hamlet for the third time in his career but this time in a collaboration with ballet dancer and choreographer Peter Schaufuss. . McKellan … Continue reading