Hamlet (solo)
By William Shakespeare With Raoul Bhaneja
Directed by Robert Ross Parker
A fresh, vital, and engaging retelling of the greatest play on earth…
Hope and Hell Theatre Co. presents Hamlet (solo), an exciting one-man version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet performed by accomplished and award-winning performer Raoul Bhaneja.
Since its premiere at Theatre Passe Muraille in 2006, this winner of the Montreal English Critic’s Circle Award for Best Visiting Production has toured internationally to critical acclaim, including performances at the Edmonton Fringe Festival (hold over run); The Stratford Shakespeare Festival; The Banff Summer Arts Festival; The soloNova Festival in New York and a return to NYC in 2009 at THE IRT Theater; The UNO Festival; The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
This thrilling adaptation focuses on the three most essential elements of theatre: The Actor, The Text and The Audience. This production is “bare bones” in its presentation, but complex in its telling, with Bhaneja playing seventeen parts in a two-hour version using only Shakespeare’s text.
"5/5 Stars...before he can take a bow his audience have leaped from their seats." ~ THE LIST (UK)
"A MUST SEE." ~ THE STAGE (UK)
“An extraordinary inter pretation.” ~ THE MONTREAL GAZETTE
“An astoundingly sure-footed, brilliantly edited performance.” ~ BACKSTAGE (USA)
“Riveting.” ~ NYTHEATRE.COM (USA)"
"As refreshing as it is rare.” ~ THE TORONTO SUN
"Astonishing vividness” ~ THE CHRONICLE HERALD (HALIFAX)
“Urgent, energetic storytelling….exhilarating to watch.” ~ NOW MAGAZINE (TORONTO)
"Go to this performance.” ~ VUE WEEKLY (EDMONTON)
Running time – 125 minutes (including Intermission) OR 100 minute festival / school version.
Technical - 4 hour set-up. House technician ‘on book’ during performances. General lighting. No sound.
Age suitability – 14+
| Upcoming Performances | ||
| Oct. 16-18 / 10 | GCTC | Ottawa, ON |
| Jan. 12-16 / 11 | Yukon Arts Centre | Whitehorse, YT |
| Mar. 2-5 / 11 | The Grand Theatre | London, ON |
| Oct. 10-15 / 11 | Northern Arts & Cultural Centre | Yellowknife, NT |