Review: ‘Fat Ham,’ a Black and gay modern ‘Hamlet,’ sizzles at Virginia Stage Company
Hamlet” (the original) was written, of course, in 1600s vintage English blank verse; much of “Fat Ham” is in Black English ...
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KS2 / KS3 English Literature: A retelling of Hamlet by William Shakespeare - animation
An animated version of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in a retelling of the classic play set to modern music. Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, is distraught when his father dies. When the ...
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Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn to re-tell Hamlet
Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn is set to bring a 21st Century spin to Hamlet, in a modern day re-telling of Shakespeare's bloody tale of revenge and despair. The American novelist has been signed ...
Review: The Classics Theatre Project makes ‘Hamlet’ relevant without resorting to gimmicks
A new production of Hamlet by the Classics Theatre Project ... historical Addison Stone Cottage, dress in modern garb and ...
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival announces expanded 25th Anniversary Season
The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary season with a lineup of iconic works, including a modern rendition of Hamlet at Forest Park. This milestone season will ...
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Ensemble Theatre Stages Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ as ‘Scandinavian Noir’ Thriller
Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him well” is a famous quote from William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” But do we really know this revered play? Three very different ...
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Review: ‘Fat Ham,’ a Black and gay modern ‘Hamlet,’ sizzles at Virginia Stage Company
The brothers Old Hamlet/Claudius and their modern reps Pap and Rev do not represent the brotherhood of man particularly well. In this version, Pap is killed in jail (at Rev’s behest).