Hamlet - His Majesty's Theatre

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh International Festival, Teatro La Plaza’s bold and vibrant take on the classic tragedy Hamlet is coming to His Majesty’s Theatre from Thursday, November 6 to Saturday, November 8.

Inspired by ‘To Be or Not To Be’ and performed by an extraordinary cast of actors with Down syndrome, this Hamlet is a fearless challenge to exclusion and prejudice, celebrating community and resilience.

Told with playfulness, humour and fighting spirit, Chela De Ferrari‘s critically acclaimed production weaves together the original text with personal reflections from the cast and dynamic choreography, exploring what it’s like to ‘be’ in a world that often excludes you.

Peruvian theatre company Teatro La Plaza is known for works that push the boundaries, such as their insightful new versions of Shakespearean dramas, which question and surprise their audiences.

The Saturday matinee performance is a relaxed performance with Makaton signing.

We have prepared a community resource below to explain a bit more about the show!

Group discounts available:

Groups 8 plus: £5 off Groups 20 plus: £6 off Groups 30 plus: £7 off

Schools offer – £10 plus 1 free teacher for every ten pupils purchased

In Spanish with English subtitles.

Running time: 1 hour and 35 minutes (no interval)

Age guidance: 12+

This performance contains strobe lighting and video footage of a birth.

The Saturday matinee performace is a relaxed performance with Makaton signing.

Friends: £7 off opening night; £3 off all other performances