Kafka’s Hamlet

Imagine Hamlet as if it’s a brand new play. It’s never been done before and you don’t know what is going to happen next. Is it a tale of revenge, daring-do, or a chilling psychological study in the tradition of Kafka’s The Trial? Welcome to First Takes 2.

A one time only event-the next exploratory step in the creation of Irondale’s 1599 Project, (Shakespeare’s Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It and Hamlet all presented in one epic evening) Two years of research and two separate rehearsal periods have gone into its development so far.