Hamlet
Hamlet Artwork
Summary
Hamlet’s father is dead, his mother remarried to his uncle – who has just become King.
Event Details
Address:Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington Causeway
London
Post code:SE1 6BD
Website:www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Tickets:£28 | £22.50 concessions | All previews £16
Book tickets:www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/the-large/hamlet
Telephone:02074070234
Open hours:10am-11:30pm
Facebook:www.facebook.com/SouthwarkPlayhouse
Twitter:twitter.com/swkplay
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Description
Above else: To thine own self be true.Told through the eyes and experience of the young characters (yes, the adults are gone) Shakespeare’s monumental play comes to the stage in this ravishing, modern, physical and fast paced ensemble production. Denmark will never be the same again.
Recommended for ages 14+.
Trigger warnings: This production contains smoke, haze, smoking, strobe lighting, flashing screens, gunfire, blood and scenes of a violent and sexual nature.
Post Show Q&A: Wednesday 25th January (following the 7.30pm performance)
Join us on Wednesday 25th January when host Terri Paddock will be joined by Cast and Creative team to explore behind the scenes and the making of this brand new production in our free post show Q&A.
Transport
By Bus:(to Elephant and Castle): Numbers 1, 12, 35, 40, 45, 53, 63, 68, 100, 133, 148, 155, 168, 171, 176, 188, 196, 333, 343, 344, 360, 363, 415, 453, 468, C10, P5
By Tube:The nearest tube stations are Borough, served by the Northern Line (Bank branch) and Elephant and Castle, served by the Northern Line (Bank branch) and Bakerloo Line. The Playhouse is 5 minutes from Borough Station and 3 minutes from Elephant and Castle (if you take the South Bank University exit!)
For Borough: Exit the station and turn right towards Newington Causeway. We are located just before the railway bridge.
For Elephant and Castle: Exit the station via the South Bank University Exit and then turn left and head up Newington Causeway.
By Train:The nearest mainline station is Elephant and Castle
Map
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet
Assistance dogs welcome
Disability awareness training received
Level access toilet
Positive about disabled people
Seat available
Step-free access from the street, wheelchair accessible theatres, complimentary companion seats, guide dog friendly.
