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Sam Blythe: Method in My Madness (A One-Man Hamlet)

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