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Hamnet

Hamnet

By Maggie O'Farrell
MAR 17–APR 12 | Harman Hall

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“A DEEPLY MOVING PORTRAIT…Theatre at its finest: intelligent, moving, and visually stunning.” –Around the Town Chicago

“GORGEOUS…The connection between [Alexander] and Jacobs is palpable.” –Chicago Reader

“ETHEREAL…Whyman’s ensemble cast makes the words pierce and sing.” –Chicago Sun-Times

“DYNAMIC…Deeply romantic, emotionally gutting and sweepingly profound.” –Daily Northwestern

“FINELY REALIZED…Terrifically cast.” –BroadwayWorld

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Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti
Directed by Erica Whyman

When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents, Agnes and William, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet, out of the greatest suffering, something of extraordinary wonder is born. Experience the U.S. premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s “sweeping and sentimental” (The Guardian) stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi) and directed by Erica Whyman.

Approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Tickets and Schedule

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Sat Mar 28 – 2:00pm (Open Caption)
Sat Mar 28 – 7:30pm (Open Caption)
Sun Mar 29 – 2:00pm
Sun Mar 29 – 7:30pm
Tue Mar 31 – 7:30pm (WETA+ Night)
Wed Apr 01 – 7:30pm (Post-Show Discussion)
Thu Apr 02 – 7:30pm
Fri Apr 03 – 7:30pm
Sat Apr 04 – 2:00pm (Audio Described)
Sat Apr 04 – 7:30pm
Sun Apr 05 – 2:00pm
Sun Apr 05 – 7:30pm
Tue Apr 07 – 7:30pm (Neighborhood Night)
Wed Apr 08 – 12:00pm (Open Caption)
Wed Apr 08 – 7:30pm (Open Caption)
Thu Apr 09 – 7:30pm (Open Caption)
Fri Apr 10 – 7:30pm
Sat Apr 11 – 2:00pm
Sat Apr 11 – 7:30pm
Sun Apr 12 – 2:00pm
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Cast

Kemi-Bo Jacobs
Kemi-Bo Jacobs
Agnes
Rory Alexander
Rory Alexander
William
Troy Alexander
Troy Alexander
Bartholomew
Nigel Barrett
Nigel Barrett
John, Will Kempe
Haydn Burke
Haydn Burke
u/s Bartholomew, Hamnet/Thomas Day & Henry Condell
Ajani Cabey
Ajani Cabey
Hamnet, Thomas Day
Elizabeth Connick
Elizabeth Connick
Tilly
Saffron Dey
Saffron Dey
Judith
Heather Forster
Heather Forster
Eliza
Thalia Gambe
Thalia Gambe
u/s Susanna, Judith & Tilly
Karl Haynes
Karl Haynes
Ned, Henry Condell, Physician
Ava Hinds-Jones
Ava Hinds-Jones
Susanna
Nicki Hobday
Nicki Hobday
Joan, Elizabeth Condell
Penny Layden
Penny Layden
Mary
Matilda McCarthy
Matilda McCarthy
Jude, Physician's Wife, Will's Landlady, Caterina
Bert Seymour
Bert Seymour
Burbage, Father John

Full Cast List

Agnes: Kemi-Bo Jacobs
William: Rory Alexander
Bartholomew: Troy Alexander
John, Will Kempe: Nigel Barrett
u/s Bartholomew, Hamnet/Thomas Day & Henry Condell: Haydn Burke
Hamnet, Thomas Day: Ajani Cabey
Tilly: Elizabeth Connick
Judith: Saffron Dey
Eliza: Heather Forster
u/s Susanna, Judith & Tilly: Thalia Gambe
Ned, Henry Condell, Physician: Karl Haynes
Susanna: Ava Hinds-Jones
Joan, Elizabeth Condell: Nicki Hobday
Mary: Penny Layden
Jude, Physician's Wife, Will's Landlady, Caterina: Matilda McCarthy
Burbage, Father John: Bert Seymour

Artistic Team

Writer: Maggie O'Farrell
Adaptor: Lolita Chakrabarti
Director: Erica Whyman
Set and Costume Designer: Tom Piper
Lighting Designer: Prema Mehta
Sound Designer: Simon Baker
Music: Oğuz Kaplangi
Fight Director: Kate Waters
Movement Director: Ayşe Tashkiran
Casting Director: Amy Ball
U.S. General Management & Tour Booking: Pemberly Productions
Company Stage Manager: Marius Arnold-Clarke
Deputy Stage Manager: Chloë Forestier-Walker
Stage Manager: Laura Smith*
Producer: Royal Shakespeare Company, Neal Street Productions

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Production Photos

Rory Alexander and Kemi-Bo Jacobs as William and Agnes Shakespeare in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Agnes, with Rory Alexander as William, in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Rory Alexander as William Shakespeare in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Kemi-Bo Jacobs and Rory Alexander as Agnes and William Shakespeare in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Agnes (center), with Ajani Cabey as Hamnet and Saffron Dey as Judith, in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Saffron Dey as Judith and Ajani Cabey as Hamnet in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Heather Forster as Eliza and Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Agnes in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.
Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Agnes in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamnet. Photo by Kyle Flubacker.

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Production Sponsors

John & Meg Hauge
Jacqueline Badger Mars
Mark Tushnet & Elizabeth Alexander
Nancy Voorhees
The Vos Foundation
Carolyn Wheeler

All shows, artists, venues, and dates are subject to change.