The Last Hamlet

What if this was the last Hamlet – literally – after which Shakespeare's play would never be performed again? This is the bold challenge taken up by Ben Duke and his company, Lost Dog. Hamlet bears a heavy responsibility for the ills of our time: he is depressed, violent and guilty of choosing procrastination over action. Having learned his drama has been cancelled, he is taking to the stage one last time.  He’s worked up some new material and he's hoping to persuade us to let him stay. But in Lost Dog's hands, nothing is sacred. Shakespeare's most iconic character becomes the starting point for a darkly comic exploration of existence, love, revenge, and the stories we can't seem to escape - no matter how hard we try.

Age guidance: 13+
Content warnings: This production contains references, descriptions and depictions of violence (including but not limited to gun violence and violence with other weaponry), murder, abusive and coercive behaviour, mental health struggles, particularly suicide, depression and psychological distress. There are discussions of abortion and pregnancy loss. With occasional instances of swearing, smoking, nudity and sexual references.
Approx. running time: 90 minutes, no interval