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Hamlet

Teatro La Plaza

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This joyous and defiant ★★★★★ (The Stage) reimagining breathes new life into Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh International Festival, Teatro La Plaza’s bold and vibrant take on the classic tragedy now arrives in London.

Told with playfulness, humour and fighting spirit, Chela De Ferrari's critically acclaimed production weaves together the original text with personal reflections from the cast and dynamic choreography, exploring what it’s like to ‘be’ in a world that often excludes you.

Inspired by 'To Be or Not To Be' and performed by an extraordinary cast of actors with Down syndrome, this Hamlet is a fearless challenge to exclusion and prejudice, celebrating community and resilience.

Peruvian theatre company Teatro La Plaza is known for works that push the boundaries, such as their insightful new versions of Shakespearean dramas, which question and surprise their audiences.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Theatre and Dance Winter/Spring 2025 Young Barbican

Performed in Spanish with English surtitles. 

Running time: 1 hour and 35 minutes (no interval)

Age guidance: 12+

This performance contains strobe lighting and video footage of a birth. 

Sun 27 Apr: Relaxed performance
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Presented by the Barbican. 

Produced by Teatro La Plaza.

Creative team

Based on the play by William Shakespeare
Chela De Ferrari Playwright and Director
Jonathan Oliveros, Claudia Tangoa, Luis Alberto León Associate Directors and Associate Playwrights
Alessandra Rodríguez Vocal Training
Mirella Carbone Choreography
Lucho Soldevilla Visuals
Jesús Reyes Lighting design
Allyson Espinoza Stage manager
Marvin Calle Lighting Director
Jhosimar Sullon Sound
Dennis Hilario Video Technician
Rocío Puelles Cast Coordination and Accompaniment
Roxana Rodríguez Tour Director

Cast

Octavio Bernaza
Jaime Cruz
Lucas Demarchi
Manuel García
Diana Gutierrez
Cristina León Barandiarán
Ximena Rodríguez
Álvaro Toledo

Reviews

‘A joyous affair‘
The Stage
‘oozes charm, humour and imagination‘
Guardian
‘a production that is a joyous celebration of life and theater in all forms‘
Broadway World
‘One of the most emblematic, vigorous and unforgettable versions of Hamlet‘
E-Urbanidade

Discover

A person in a yellow shirt and blue jeans standing over a green sofa chair, shouting. They are against a background of screens with each screen showing pictures of different men.

Being Hamlet

Meet the cast of Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet as they reflect upon the show's key themes in this video. 

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Relaxed Performance

The performance of Hamlet on Sun 27 Apr, 3pm will be Relaxed. 

A Relaxed performance is ideal for those who would benefit from a more informal approach to noise and movement in the auditorium or would feel more at ease knowing they could enter and exit freely. 

  • The house will be opened early to allow you more time to find your seats.
  • Latecomer and re-admittance points will be relaxed to allow people to leave and re-enter the auditorium more freely.
  • The house lights will remain slightly raised to during the performance to ensure your safety if you need to move about.
  • Auditorium doors will be kept open during the performance to assist you in entering and exiting the theatre during the performance.
  • The performers are briefed about Relaxed performances and know that you may need to move around and make noise.
  • A quiet chill out space is provided with comfortable seating.
  • Some elements of the show will be sensory adapted. There will be no strobe lighting.

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