Prince of Denmark
Published on 1. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
36 pages
978-0-573-12209-5 (ISBN)
Description
10 characters. Extras. Various simple settings. Fee code H This prelude to Shakespeare's most famous tragedy imagines Hamlet as a restless teenager frustrated by the limits of his role and furious at his father's warmongering ways. It provides a fascinating back-story to Hamlet and a sophisticated insight into the psyche of its hero, making it ideal for all ages. It premiered at the National Theatre in 2010 as part of the NT Discover Programme.
Reviews / Votes
"...a top-notch 50 minutes ... I could happily have sat through a piece twice this length and so, it transpired, could the school students watching enrapt alongside me." Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard "...superb ... breathtakingly eloquent ... shockingly funny." Nancy Groves, Whatsonstage.comMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
60 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-573-12209-5 (9780573122095)
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