Think Theatre stages a public performance of Hamlet
THINK Theatre, in association with The Playhouse Company, presents a public performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in The Drama Theatre on Wednesday, March 1 at 7pm.
Generally cited as The Bard’s greatest work, Hamlet centres on themes of death, betrayal, greed, murder and revenge.
It’s often described as a typical “revenge play”, but any careful study reveals it to be much more.
Does a good and purposeful life on Earth triumph?
Are vile and criminal acts always punished? Further, what is the purpose of our lives in the time we are given if decency has the same end as treachery?
These questions are valid today – in our homes, our schools and among our leaders.
Award-winning director Clare Mortimer (a former teacher of English) again takes the reins, in a production with full sets and costume, with the greatest of care given to the text.
Expect to see a few familiar faces and some fresh ones in Hamlet 2017.
Multi-award winner Bryan Hiles takes the title role of the tragic Prince of Denmark, with Cara Roberts appearing as the tragic young heroine, Ophelia.
Clare Mortimer plays Hamlet’s mother Gertrude, while Claudius, Hamlet’s treacherous stepfather, portrayed by Michael Gritten. Hamlet’s friend Horatio is played by Nhlakanipho Manqele, with Darren King as Polonius and his son Laertes performed by Marc Kay.
The production’s strong casting also includes Chris van Rensburg, Rowan Barlett, Straw Nzimande and Kirsty Ndawo. Bookings are through Doreen Stanley at 033 343 4884 or 084 556 0668, alternatively, e-mail doreen@thinktheatre.co.za.
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