hamlet:cybermadness
NATIONAL TOUR FEBRUARY - MArch 2024
He is far, far gone.’ (Act II, Scene 2)
Cyclone’s newest production of Hamlet continues our mission to make the works of Shakespeare relevant for young audiences. In Shakespeare’s day, many mental health problems were simply labeled as ‘Madness’, a key theme in Hamlet. In this production we propose young Hamlet’s 'madness' stems from Social Media Anxiety Disorder resulting in feelings of anxiety, paranoia, isolation and depression. Hamlet:CyberMadness will showcase great performances, enlightening discussions and the use of modern technology for an innovative take on this timeless classic that connects with students by bringing Hamlet and Shakespeare’s language into their world and times.
This show has been made possible with the support of the HSE Lottery Grant Award
Ticket Price: €18
Teachers and SNAs are Free
Group Discounts Available
Play duration: 1h 50min (no interval)
Cast: Kyle English, Shannon Ayako Martin, Rosey Hayes and Marcus Bale
with Shane Casey as Osric in Video News Reports featuring throughout the show
Directed, adapted and original material by Peadar Donohoe
Shakespeare Sessions conceived by Peadar Donohoe