Sam Blythe: Method in My Madness (A One-Man Hamlet)
Event Information
- Date
- 24-25 Aug
- Time
- 12:55
- Event type
- Theatre
- Company name
- Sam Blythe
- Age Rating
- Age 14+ (Guideline)
- Event Warnings
- None
Sam Blythe: Method in My Madness (A One-Man Hamlet)
An elastic-bodied reimagining of Hamlet, told entirely from the perspective of the Dane. Combining physical theatre, mime, bouffon and clowning, Sam Blythe creates an exhilarating and playful one-man Hamlet for those who did the Dane to death at school. Performed by Sam Blythe. Written by Shakespeare. Adapted by Andrew Cowie. Co-Directed by Elf Lyons. 'Elf Lyons�s quirky shows... break the boundaries that put theatre, comedy and performance art in distinct boxes' (Lyn Gardner). Movement direction from Damien Warren Smith (Garry Starr). 'Side-splittingly funny physical comedy' (Age).
User Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Blythe grabs a hold of your heartstrings from the first moment and refuses to let go until the final bow. A masterclass in one-man Shakespeare, Blythe effortlessly weaves a captivating interpretation of Hamlet with the modern commentary we know and love of the red-nose clown. A must see for all fans Shakespeare and clown!
Joshua