The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark – Toronto
N/A
Visual Art
1 hour 45 minutes
Without Intermission
Kick off 2026 with a must-see production in Toronto
that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!
SENSATIONAL RETURN!
THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET: PRINCE OF DENMARK
From the globally-acclaimed visionaries
ROBERT LEPAGE & GUILLAUME CÔTÉ
THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY!
APRIL 24-26, ELGIN THEATRE
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
“Robert Lepage…is one of the great artistic directors and innovators of our time.
– Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“Robert Lepage and choreographer Guillaume Côté have adapted Shakespeare into the universal medium of dance, with amazing production values and killer music composed by John Gzowski.”
– Third Coast Review
“We are witnessing something that will go down in history. A two-hour show of non-stop extraordinary intensity. The cast is fabulous. The staging is brilliant, the choreography magnificent.”
– Journal des citoyens
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.
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.