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. Performed in Welsh and English on different nights and matinees. Audiences should not expect a portrayal of Hamlet as a wan, handsome philosopher - this production will focus on the political aspects of the play as a country prepares for war - a twenty four hour round-the-clock arms race.

Cast/Performers

Wynford Ellis Owen, Ryland Teifi, Kathryn Dimery, Ieuan Rhys, Bradley Freegard, Catrin Rhys, Wayne Cater (Hamlet)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Wales Theatre Company
Translation: Gareth Miles
Director(s): Michael Bogdanov, Kristy Jones (associate director), Malcolm Ranson (fight)
Design(s): Ed Thomas, Sean Crowley
Lighting: Chris Ellis
Sound: John Leonard