GLOBE THEATRE ON TOUR PRESENTS
Hamlet
July 28 - 30, 2014
in CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Dominic Dromgoole
and Bill Buckhurst
July 28 - 30, 2014
in CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Dominic Dromgoole
and Bill Buckhurst
From the bankside of the Thames to the shores of Lake Michigan and far beyond, Shakespeare’s Globe is embarking on an unprecedented theatrical adventure. Touring to every country in the world over the next two years, the company will travel by boat, train, car and airplane across the seven continents to stage Hamlet in a huge range of unique and atmospheric venues—from village squares to national theaters, palaces and beaches. On a stripped-down wooden stage, just twelve actors will perform over two dozen parts, with the role of Hamlet shared by Ladi Emeruwa and Naeem Hayat. One of only two US stops on the tour, Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Courtyard Theater will play host to this raw, thrillingly elemental production of Shakespeare’s classic story of deferred revenge.
Learning of the king’s death, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, comes home to find his uncle married to his mother and installed on the throne.
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Follow the journey of “Globe to Globe Hamlet”, which will take the company to some of the most extraordinary locations on Earth.
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One of the most popular visitor destinations in the UK, the Globe and has gained an international reputation for performance excellence.
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Creative Team
Dominic Dromgoole Director
Bill Buckhurst Director
Jonathan Fensom Designer
Bill Barclay Composer/Music Director
Laura Forrest-Hay Additional Original Music
Cast
Ladi Emeruwa Hamlet
Naeem Hayat Hamlet
Keith Bartlett Claudius, Polonius
John Dougall Claudius, Polonius
Phoebe Fildes Ophelia and others
Miranda Foster Gertrude and others
Beruce Khan Horatio/Laertes, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern
Tom Lawrence Horatio/Laertes, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern
Jennifer Leong Ophelia and others
Rawiri Paratene Claudius/Polonius
Matthew Romain Horatio, Laertes, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern
Amanda Wilkin Ophelia and others