Waiting For Hamlet at Theatre at the Tabard

A Shakespearean comedy by David Visick

Directed by Tim Marriott

Performed by Nicholas Collett & Tim Marriott

Waiting for Hamlet tells the backstory to Hamlet – a prequel to Shakspeare’s play that imagines the Old King arriving in the afterlife where he meets his old court jester, Yorick. But the King is not happy. He’s been poisoned. Murder most foul.He needs to go back and exact revenge.

Now only Yorick can stop dead King Hamlet destroying everything and everyone he loves. So what follows is a battle of wits between two fools – and only one of them knows he’s a fool.

It’s not a question of whether to be or not to be. It’s about how not to be. It’s about love, and loss, and legacy, and letting go.

And hats. Hats are important.

Waiting For Hamlet is a comedy about a tragedy, and a love letter to the greatest play ever written.

WINNER Kenneth Branagh Award for New Writing

WINNER Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor – Edinburgh Festival Dark Chat Awards

‘Outstanding – funny, insightful, and really rather exciting’ ***** Get Your Coats On

‘A theatrical joy from beginning to end’ ***** Reviews Hub

‘Fantastic performances… a masterclass’ *****  Upstaged

‘A joy to see these masters of their craft work their magic’ **** Broadway Baby

Running Time: Approximately 70 minutes. There is no interval

Latecomers: Latecomers will not be admitted