Icarus Theatre Collective stop off at Worthing's Connaught Theatre as part of their national tour with a fresh and gritty production of Shakespeares Hamletl.
The tale of the young Prince Hamlet avenging his father�s death and confronting his uncle, the new King who stole his throne. is told in one of Shakespeare�s greatest works.
Icarus Theatre Collective�s kinetic, accessible and fresh new production blends inventive physical theatre techniques, a modern soundtrack and innovative design, making the streamlined and subversive production perfect for audiences new to Hamlet and those already well acquainted with Shakespeare�s iconic tragedy.
Giles Roberts leads the cast as Hamlet. He will be joined by Tobias Deacon (Rosencrantz), John Eastman (Polonius), Nick Holbek (Laertes), Omar Ibrahim (Guildenstern), Dani McCallum (Horatio), Julia Monrow (Gertrude), Loren O�Dair (Ophelia) and John Paton (Claudius).
Icarus Theatre Collective started in the winter of 2003/4 and their reputation for punchy and vibrant productions of contemporary and classical theatre is growing. Icarus Theatre Collective�s productions have won accolades including Time Out�s Critics Choice. The company have performed their work both nationally and internationally, and their last collaboration with Original Theatre Company on R.C. Sheriff�s Journey�s End played to sell-out houses on its national tour.
Hamlet will be at Connaught Theatre on Friday 1 & Saturday 2 April. Evening performances start at 7.30pm and there is a matinee performance on Saturday 2 April at 2.30pm. Tickets cost �10.00 - �12.00 and can be booked securely online at www.worthingtheatres.co.uk or through the Connaught Theatre Box Office on 01903 206 206
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