After a hugely successful first outing to Somerset last season with their critically acclaimed version of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, the stupidly talented Two Gents Productions will be performing in four Somerset venues this February, with their wonderful and highly unusual adaptation of Hamlet.
Perhaps the most famous of Shakespeare’s tragedies, Hamlet is a complex tale of revelation and revenge, with an extensive cast and elaborate set. Yet when put in the hands of the Zimbabwean company Two Gents Productions, the cast are whittled down to just two actors (playing all the roles between them) and the extensive set and prop list come straight out of a box.
Take Art Live Director Sarah Peterkin said, “This show is like no other Hamlet you’ve seen before, it’s half the traditional length, with the actors performing in the imaginative Zimbabwean ‘township’ style, bringing their own unique irreverence and energy to this classic Shakespearian play. I know this is going to be a really entertaining performance that will draw you in from the very start.”
The delightfully watchable Two Gents will be bringing their new adaptation of Hamlet to four Somerset venues during February half term, including Ditcheat (Wed 23 Feb), Holford (Thurs 24 Feb), Wellington (Fri 25 Feb) and Neroche (Sat 26 Feb).
Please see below for information about venues and tickets.
Two Gents Shows
Where stated you can buy tickets online at www.takeart.org or purchase tickets directly from the promoters.
You can find out about all the shows in the new season by picking up a brochure from your nearest promoter or arts venue or by going online to www.takeart.org
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