Hamlet

Join us this summer for an outdoor promenade performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the beautiful grounds of St Paul’s Church in the heart of Covent Garden.

Amid the rubble of the old politics a populist King rose to power, promising a return to England’s golden age. But now he is dead, murdered; and in the following bloodbath his brother has seized the throne.

A masked figure has been seen, stalking the shadows. There is whisper of a resistance, gathering in the dark.

To be or not to be, that is the question - but can the nation’s heir, Hamlet, find the answers?

Uphold the state; or join the rebels?

Be ready to choose in this thrilling contemporary production of Shakespeare’s greatest play.

London Theatre Reviews ★★★★ "This was certainly a hit and ticked all the right boxes."

Queerguru ★★★★★ "Welcome to Hamlet - Game of Thrones style!", As Hamlet says, if the purpose of theatre is to “hold a mirror up to nature” then this colourful, diverse and inclusive contemporary show does."

ActDrop ★★★★ "time actually sped by in a wholly satisfying evening that injects a dose of modern reality and relevance into Shakespeare's famous tragedy."

Important Information

Child Tickets - for under 16 years old.

Age Restrictions

Age 8+ at parental discretion

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 27th July 2019.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

7.30pm

Tue

7.30pm

Wed

7.30pm

Thu

7.30pm

Fri

7.30pm

Sat

2.30pm
7.30pm

Sun

2.30pm

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Iris Theatre Details

Tube lines: Piccadilly, Northern And Bakerloo

Nearest tube: Covent Garden Or Charing Cross

In congestion zone?: No

Facilities at Iris Theatre

Bar

Iris Theatre Location

St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, Bedford Street,London, Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED

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