The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark
LEGENDARY DIRECTOR ROBERT LEPAGE AND BALLET SUPERSTAR AND CHOREOGRAPHER GUILLAUME CÔTÉ
The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark
The Dance-Theater Collaboration to Premiere a Limited Engagement at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre February 28 — March 1
Embark on an unparalleled journey into the heart of Shakespeare’s timeless classic tale, “The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark,” when one of the greatest theatre visionaries – Robert Lepage – returns to Boston with his latest masterpiece.
Robert Lepage: A visionary director known globally for his innovative approach to theater and technology. His works have graced stages from the Royal Opera House in London to collaborations with Cirque du Soleil. Guillaume Côté: A luminary in the world of dance, Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada, and a choreographer whose works challenge and enchant audiences worldwide. Together, they have crafted a version of Hamlet that communicates the depth of Shakespeare’s characters and the intricacies of his plot without a single spoken word. Following the resounding success of its World Premiere Toronto and European Premiere at the Shakespearean Festival this past spring, Hamlet, will make its Boston debut.
This ground-breaking production invites you to experience Emotion in Motion, where every gesture, every leap, and every pause is meticulously crafted to convey the deepest human emotions. Dive into Visual Spectacle where Innovative set designs and ethereal lighting create a surreal atmosphere that blurs the lines between reality and the subconscious. An original score accompanies the performance, intensifying the emotional impact and drawing you deeper into the narrative.
Embrace the extraordinary and secure your seat at this landmark event. This is more than a performance; it’s a moment in theatrical history.
In the beginning were the words and the words became flesh.
Hamlet is undoubtedly the longest and deepest play in the Shakespearean repertoire. But when we strip away the words, the skeleton still remains and the meaning doesn’t disappear. We note with astonishment how the work exists beyond the literary.
Dance generates breath, energy, and gestures that can reveal hidden meanings concealed by the lyricism of the text. Dance gives the characters bodies, muscles, flesh.
Our show brings together artists from different dance backgrounds. It is therefore composed of classical, contemporary and even street-dance inspired lines, which replace the language levels usually characteristic of social classes.
Through the body, the work is embodied, literally. It becomes three-dimensional, magnifying passion, violence, sensuality and is able to tell the story of this brilliant reflection on existence and the vagaries of indecision in a remarkable way.
Enjoy the show!
Robert Lepage
HAMLET
- Guillaume Côté: April 24, 25
- Kealan McLaughlin: April 26 (mat)
GERTRUDE
- Sonia Rodriguez
CLAUDIUS
- Robert Glumbek
OPHELIA
- Carleen Zouboules
LAERTES
- Lukas Malkowski
HORATIO
- Natasha Poon Woo
POLONIUS
- Michel Faigaux
ROSENCRANTZ
- Jake Poloz: April 24, 26 (mat)
- Connor Mitton: April 25
GUILDENSTERN
- Willem Sadler
