Details

Written between 1599 and 1601. The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet's mother. The play vividly charts the course of real and feigned madness - from overwhelming grief to seething rage - and explores themes of treachery, revenge, incest, and moral corruption. Ian McKellen and Peter Schaufuss will collaborate and perform together at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the world premiere of Hamlet with a whole new performance concept, adapted from William Shakespeare's play.

Cast/Performers

Ian Mc|Kellen, Johan Christiansen, Stefan Wise

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Presented by: Edinburgh Festival Ballet
Director: Peter Schaufuss
Choreographer: Peter Schaufuss
Music: Ethan Lewis Maltby
Design: Ben M Rogers