A Room in the Castle” does more than just retell “Hamlet”—it demands a reconsideration of who gets to tell stories and why.

It is Shakespeare’s longest work, clocking in at five acts and 30,557 words in its unabridged form. Those words focus largely ...

and he begs Hamlet to avenge his death. This speech is commanding ... How ghost-like do they want to go? Is Hamlet’s father a literal chain-rattling ghost or more akin to a figment of Hamlet ...

When the ghost appeared in Gertrude’s closet ... The closing moment saw a return to the projected film of Hamlet falling into the arms of his father.

You'll note that the Ghost is hugging Hamlet as he tells his terrible tale. This emphasises the close bond between father and son, and highlights Hamlet’s need for comfort over his loss.

This version, says Cripe Sr., emphasizes the relationship between Hamlet and the ghost of his father. Although he had originally signed on as the stage manager, after the production lost a couple ...

Ljames dialogue and Hall’s direction make Fat Ham authentic, heartfelt, funny, and poignant. Go see it for the phenomenal ...

If Shakespeare were alive today, he would urge you to take a ride to Warwick’s Gamm Theatre and watch his classic tragedy ...

Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” which has been reimagined ... who is advised by the ghost of his father, the former king, to avenge his murder. The two cultural staples, coupled together, became ...