Eddie Izzard: Hamlet
Accessible, poignant, chilling, and intense
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Why see Eddie Izzard: Hamlet?
This Above All: To Thine Own Self Be True
An ensemble? No, it's Eddie Izzard playing 23 Shakespeare characters! Izzard's one-of-a-kind adaptation of Hamlet returns to London following a highly acclaimed run Off-Broadway. A stunning display of talent, join Izzard as she takes on every role, from the beleaguered Prince of Denmark to the gravediggers in her inimitable style. The adaptation comes from her brother Mark Izzard, with direction from theatrical legend Selina Cadell.
What is the story?
The iconic Shakespearean tragedy follows Hamlet of Denmark, a young prince who is left reeling from the sudden death of his father, King Hamlet. One fateful night, the ghost of King Hamlet appears to his son in a ghostly form, delivering an ominous secret surrounding the true events of his death, and to the surprise of young Hamlet, the killer lives closer than he could have ever expected...
Consumed by grief, anger, and a desire for revenge, Hamlet must now feign madness to investigate the truth behind his father's death and avenge his legacy.
About Eddie Izzard's Hamlet
Adapted by Mark Izzard, this rendition promises to be a fantastic interpretation of the Shakespearean classic! The production reunites the Izzards and Director Selina Cadell, following their partnership on the sold-out run of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations.
"I have always been drawn to portraying complex and challenging characters, and Hamlet is the ultimate" Izzard said about the show.
Cast
Eddie Izzard
Creative
Set Design by Tom Piper
Lighting by Tyler Elich
Costume Styling by Tom Piper and Libby DaCosta
Movement Direction by Didi Hopkins
Directed by Selena Cadell
Reviews
Customer reviews
8 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)
Erica Paley Stevens Abbitt
Thought-provoking, joyous, skillful
Suzie-Eddie does it again with a one person show that is moving, skillful, eye-opening, and well worth seeing by one and all.
This is the very quintessence of feminist embodiment: someone who uses mind, body, voice, humour, vision and insight to explore a text we all thought we knew— until now. Wonderful,, generous and enjoyable theatre. ... Read more
Miranda
Loved this different take on a classic
If you're expecting traditional Shakespeare then dont bother! If you want a fresh alternative approach then this is a must watch!! Susie (Eddie) performed this classic play with an energy and skill I have never experienced before. She never faltered in her performance and was able to convince the audience that there was more than one person on the stage at any one time. A triumph and i defy anyone to try anyone to attempt the same. ... Read more
Mike Hingley
Suzy Eddie Izzard - Hamlet at The Riverside Studiis
I was taken to The Riverside Studios yesterday for a Fathers Day treat.
I was intrigued at the prospect of watching Eddie Izzard perform his one man Hamlet, as I really had only known him beforehand as a trans stand up comic!
This turned out to be a 'tour de force' by a remarkable human being of many parts, as I discovered later by doing some research!
I could not recommend this production more highly - with Studio 2 being a good size for viewing such an intimate performance.
Probably an unsuitable show for children, but seating was fine, if a little firm for an elderly backside.
Plenty of restaurants locally, to satisfy all tastes, and therefore an all round enjoyable experience!
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