Pros: An incredible Hamlet, internally desperate and silently anguished, and a claustrophobic and unnerving atmosphere Cons: Heavy abridgement, and slightly hammed up Ophelia and Gertrude. Back to the Park Theatre, and back to Hamlet, this time abridged and renamed Hamlet, Who’s There? Fresh productions of this most over-performed tragedy do beg the question ‘what’s new about it?’ Too often the answer is not enough. Putting on Hamlet is always tricky, admittedly, and to truly do it justice the audience has to ...
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Hamlet, The Cockpit – Review
A fresh and more humanised version of a timeless classic, good but not particularly memorable.
Read More »Hamlet, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A powerful abbreviated Hamlet, set in the haunting (yet chilly!) archaeological dig of the Rose Playhouse.
Read More »Hamlet, Cockpit Theatre – Review
A novel setting gives the Bard’s most performed play fresh impetus.
Read More »Desire and Pursuit, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A brave attempt at tackling the big themes of sexuality and religion, but these one-man plays miss the mark.
Read More »Hamlet, Riverside Studios – Review
A rediscovery of a classic. Not for everyone, but if you brave this violent and unapologetic performance, you will be a Shakespeare convert!
Read More »Win tickets to Hamlet! – Closed
We're delighted to have teamed up with Hiraeth Artistic Productions this week to bring you the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to their production of Hamlet at the Riverside Studios.
Read More »Hamlet, Lion & Unicorn Theatre – Review
William Shakespeare Directed by Kat Wootton ★★★★ Pros: A wonderful twist on a famous classic. This is a great idea that is very well executed. Cons: The venue feels more like an oven and some accents are a bit questionable. Our Verdict: Enjoyable, accessible, fresh and lively Shakespeare. Courtesy of The Lion & Unicorn Theatre Kat Wootton took a big gamble on the subject matter for Hamlet at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre. We all know Hamlet, but for her ...
Read More »Hamlet, The London Theatre – Review
William Shakespeare Directed by Scott Ellis ★★★ Pros: A mesmerising performance from Simon Grujich in the title role, a fast-paced evening, and a refreshingly clear and back-to-basics approach to the most well-known play in the English language. Cons: I felt that the final scene was not as moving as it should have been and that the supporting cast were outshone by Grujich’s performance. Our Verdict: This is a solid production that uses simple and effective staging to foreground Shakespeare’s text, ...
Read More »Hamlet, Dalstan Bunker (site-specific)
William Shakespeare Directed by Andrew Shepherd ★★ Pros: Great idea, good choice of location. Cons: No depth of character or context. Our Verdict: A great idea, but sadly full of missed opportunities which needed no expensive resources, just better use of what was already there. Courtesy of Stern Alarum Upon entering the darkness of a disused Dalstan bunker, the thick air, musty smell, the echoes and the cold are all pregnant with expectation, lending an eerie, claustrophobic lingering as you ...
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