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A new production of Hamlet is arriving at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Directed by Rupert Goold and starring Luke Thallon ...

Hamlet is a daunting role for any actor, even if that’s the only part you have. Eddie Izzard, in a new solo show, tackles not just Shakespeare’s melancholy Dane but also Ophelia, Claudius ...

In this parallel retelling of Hamlet from Ophelia and Gertrude's perspectives, the focus shifts to their emotional journey amidst the chaos of the Danish court. Ophelia’s narrative begins with ...

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 ...