A unique comic version of the most famous Shakespeare´s tragedy.
Hamlet or The Recognition of a Skull
PREMIERE: 9th of July 2001, Františkánske nám. Bratislava.
AUTHOR and DIRECTOR: Jakub Nvota
COSTUMES AND SET DESIGN: Nataša Štefunková
Hamlet is maybe the most famous Shakespeare´s play. It is a story of a weird fate in a weird time. What happens if this story is played by a weird troup of wandering comedians?
Explosive comedy,of course. You will not shed a tear of sadness. You can laugh at the humorous situations and unexpected dramatic turns. The swift tempo,excellent actors and dazzling atmosphere will surely get you.
Hamlet has had two hundred reprises so far, ovations of the audience home and abroad and several awards from international festivals. Originally this is a street performance but it can be played in various places