Shakespeare in the Park

Hamlet

Wednesday August 6

7:30-9pm ("doors" open at 6p)

Come to Sunnyside Gardens Park for a family-friendly production! These performances are for both Shakespeare lovers and for those experiencing Shakespeare for the first time.

All performances are free and open to the public. Bring blankets, low chairs and picnic fare. As usual, no glass & no pets. Seating is first come, first served.

PLUS: Join us at 7p for a presentation of "Kids and the Classics"

HAMLET

Shakespeare's masterpiece revenge tragedy is a political thriller for the ages.  As Denmark arms itself for war, the royal family tears itself apart: haunted by his murdered father’s ghost, young prince Hamlet is driven to the edge of madness as he grapples with the decision to avenge his death.

Kids & the Classics is the companion piece to Hip to Hip's program of "Free Shakespeare in the Parks." This free interactive workshop is offered 30 minutes before every performance, and is designed for children ages 4-12. It gives children a chance to interact with the text by previewing the characters and situations, and creating links between the text and their own lives through theatre games and close reading of text. 

* Public event. As a courtesy to the actors, the Park is closed to anyone not attending the event