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    A trim, taut and terrific version of William Shakespeare's Hamlet is in the last stages of rehearsal at The Wharf. But there's a twist. He's a She. Hamlet will be played by the fabulous Sophie Ross, who will be joined by a cast of extremely talented and musically able actors to present the show to ...
 
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STC Ed presents

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

 

To be or not to be...
A father murdered, a mother remarried, friendships tested, Hamlet struggles to come to terms with grief in a world turned upside down. Talented actress Sophie Ross plays a teenage Hamlet in a modern twist on Shakespeare's classic revenge tragedy. Condensed and action-packed this vibrant 100 minute Hamlet has been created especially for your students. Shakespeare's language, live music and modern references combine to create rich stimulus for discussions on interpretation and a fantastic introduction to Shakespeare.

 

Why book?
*A fantastic introduction to Shakespeare - clear, immediate and relevant to your students.
*Great links for discussing interpretations with HSC Advanced English: Critical Study of Text.
*Hamlet as you've never seen her before!

 

WHARF 2

Cost:  $21/student

Duration:  1 hour & 40 mins

Suits:  Yrs 7-12

 

Curriculum Links: 
English - HSC Advanced: Critical Study of Text, Stages 4&5 Shakespearean Drama, HSC Belonging

Drama - Stages 4&5 Shakespearean Drama, Tragedy

History - Elizabethan Age

Cross-curriculum - Gender

 

Resources:  Comprehensive student and teacher resources provided

Reviews

This Hamlet is a breath of fresh Danish air. A brisk, scintillating and wonderfully alive production that ought to be enjoyed by theatregoers of all ages

Darryn King, Time Out Sydney

 

A Hamlet as thrilling and thought-provoking as you could wish for

- Diana Simmonds, StageNoise


Hamlet - Director's Notes: Why a Female Hamlet?

Hamlet Director, Naomi Edwards shares her vision for her female, teenage Hamlet.

Hamlet Resources - Pre-production

Download background information and pre-production activities specifically designed to prepare students for this production of Hamlet!

Hamlet Resources - Out With The Old, In With The New

Download post-production activities and discussion questions specifically designed to further your exploration of the editorial & interpretive choices in this production of Hamlet.

Hamlet Resources - Point of View

Download post-production activities and discussion questions specifically designed to further your exploration of point of view & the use and abuse of power Hamlet.

Hamlet Resources - Cause and Effect

Download post-production activities and discussion questions specifically designed to further your exploration of the cause and effect revenge-tragedy plot structure of Hamlet.

Hamlet Resources - Under Surveillance

Download post-production activities and discussion questions specifically designed to further your exploration of character voice and use of language in Hamlet through new technologies and medias.

Hamlet - Costume Designs

Designed by Andrew Bellchambers, 2011

USEFUL LINKS

 

Explore Hamlet on this BBC website which includes explorations of the plot & characters as well as past productions including the recent RSC production with David Tennant - http://www.bbc.co.uk/hamlet/

 

Learn more about The Globe Theatre and staging Shakespeare's plays in Elizabethan England with the fun Virtual Globe tour - CLICK HERE

 

Access some great teaching and learning resources for Hamlet from Folger Shakespeare Library - CLICK HERE

Dates & Prices

This was a 2011 STC Ed Production.

If you would like to make an appointment to view our archival footage please contact jseeff@sydneytheatre.com.au or 9250 1745

Creative Team

By William Shakespeare

in a new adaptation by Naomi Edwards

 

Director Naomi Edwards

Set & Costume Designer Andrew Bellchambers

Lighting Designer Verity Hampson
Sound Designer Steve Francis

 

With Holly Austin, Cameron Goodall, Andrew James, Lech Mackiewicz, Julia Ohannessian, Sophie Ross, Sarah Woods

 

2011 Booking Forms