The tragedy of a hopeful young man who has a task placed on his shoulders that weighs too heavily for him, which he fails at and ultimately perishes, symbolises a successor generation, its values and ideals and the decision to rebel against the abuse of power, manipulation and corruption in politics and restore justice.
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Globe Berlin Open-O-Bühne
The production uses intense physicality and emblematic costumes to emphasise the archetypal characteristics and ambivalences of the characters, while a simple, poetic visual language allows the audience to focus on Shakespeare's study of man and his linguistic masterpiece.
The Globe Ensemble presents the original English-language version of "Hamlet" from 1 August.
With: Peter Beck, Adrian
Stowasser, Helena Krey, Benjamin Krüger, Philipp Myk, Saskia von Winterfeld
Director: Mathias Schönsee / Music: Bernd Medek / Dramaturgy: Christian Leonard