Hamlet
A site specific Steampunk re-imagining of Hamlet at The Star & Shadow Cinema (Newcastle).
Experience the madness of Hamlet’s world in an innovative, fast-paced version of Shakespeare’s infamous tragedy. See The Star & Shadow Cinema transformed into the court of Elsinore, conjuring dreamlike and nightmarish landscapes.
Hamlet encompasses sexual obsession, violence, frantic humour and paranoia.
“A true gem of the North East theatre scene. Outstanding“
Sunderland Echo
“Newcastle-based theatre company deliver an unforgettable reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, performed by an exceptionally talented cast.” The Courier
“Shakespeare in the wonderfully cool, Star and Shadow cinema, was a blast, I recommend thoroughly”
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Hamlet
A selection of production shots from our re-imagining of Hamlet, which premiered at the Star & Shadow Cinema (Newcastle) in 2011. On entering the Cinema, audiences were invited to have their photo taken; you can view these photos here.
Ophelia played by Hannah Costanzo 
Ophelia played by Hannah Costanzo 
Hamlet played by Nazim Kourgli 
Laertes played by Peter Stevens & Hamlet played by Nazim Kourgli 
Laertes played by Peter Stevens & Hamlet played by Nazim Kourgli 
Hamlet played by Nazim Kourgli 
Ophelia played by Hannah Costanzo
Written by
William Shakespeare
Directed by
Melanie Rashbrooke
Musical Direction
Simon Stephenson
Musician
Ged Robinson
Lighting Design
Bill Ormond
Production support
John Challis
Louise de Froment
Julian Grant
Helena Venaki
Cast
Bernardo /
Gravedigger
James Barton
Claudius
Steven Langley
Gertrude
Melanie Dagg
Guildernstern
Paul McDougal
Hamlet
Nazim Kourgli
Horatio
Neal Campbell
Laertes
Peter Stevens
Marcellus /
Gravedigger
Lee Shillito
Ophelia
Hannah Costanzo
Polonius
Eddie McNamee
Rosencratz
Peter Kitson
Developed at The Star & Shadow Cinema and produced by The Six Twenty in 2011 (formally known as Bubble & Squeek).
Photography © Emily Meritt for
The Six Twenty