(Bryan Hiles as Hamlet. Pic by Val Adamson)
Think Theatre, in association with The Playhouse Company,
presents a public performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in The Drama Theatre on March 1 at 19h00.
Much cited as The Bard’s greatest work, Hamlet Prince of Denmark centres on themes of death, betrayal,
greed, murder and revenge. Often described as a typical “Revenge Play”, any
careful study reveals it to be very much more. Does a good and purposeful life
on earth triumph? Are vile and criminal acts always punished? Further, what is
the purpose of our lives in the time we are given if decency has the same end
as treachery?
These questions are valid today – in our homes, our schools
and among our leaders. Award winning director Clare Mortimer (a former teacher
of English) once more takes the reins and audiences can be certain of a
complete production, with full sets and costume, and the greatest of care given
to the text.
Expect to see a few familiar faces and some fresh ones in Hamlet 2017! Multi award winner Bryan
Hiles takes the title role of the tragic Prince of Denmark, with Cara Roberts
appearing as the tragic young heroine, Ophelia. Clare Mortimer plays Hamlet’s
mother Gertrude, with Claudius, Hamlet’s treacherous stepfather, portrayed by
Michael Gritten. Hamlet’s friend Horatio is played by Nhlakanipho Manqele with
Darren King as Polonius and his son Laertes performed by Marc Kay.
The production’s powerhouse casting also includes Chris van
Rensburg, Rowan Bartlett, Straw Nzimande and Kirsty Ndawo.
Bookings are through Doreen Stanley on 033- 343 4884 or 084
556 0668, or email doreen@thinktheatre.co.za
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