The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark is a captivating fusion of theatre and dance featuring the collaborative work of legendary director Robert Lepage (Cirque du Soleil, Stratford Festival) and renowned dancer/choreographer Guillaume Côté (National Ballet of Canada). Following its world premiere in Toronto last April and debut at the International Shakespeare Festival in Romania in May, this innovating re-imagining of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy will perform at Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts on Thursday, February 13 through Saturday, February 22, 2025.

This unique, wordless portrayal of Hamlet, a story of a man consumed by doubt and madness following his father’s tragic death, offers a fresh perspective on Shakespeare’s intricate exploration of the human condition while seamlessly blending classical and contemporary choreography. Côté and Lepage’s creation draws the audiences into a world of deception where phantoms and humans mingle on a minimal set. Light, shadow, and transparency play integral roles, creating a metaphorical reinterpretation of the timeless tale.

“A gripping, intensely athletic, and visually enchanting dance interpretation of Hamlet… Brilliant collaboration between Robert Lepage, Guillaume Côté and Show One Productions.”
– Margaret Atwood

Produced by Ex Machina, Côté Danse & Dvoretsky Productions. Presented by Show One Productions.

Directed by
Robert Lepage

Choreographed by
Guillaume Côté

Based on the work by William Shakespeare

Dancers
Guillaume Côté, Greta Hodgkinson, Natasha Poon Woo, Bernard Meney, Carleen Zouboules, Lukas Malkowski, Robert Glumbek, Connor Mitton, Willem Sadler

Composer
John Gzowski

Lighting Designer
Simon Rossiter

Costume Designer
Michael Gianfrancesco after Monika Onoszko

Set And Props Designer
Vanessa Cadrin

Creative Director
Steve Blanchet

Creative Assistant + Rehearsal Director
Anisa Tejpar

Assistant Stage Director + Stage Manager
Félix Dagenais

Production Manager
Nadia Bellefeuille

Technical Director
Antoine Caron

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