Hamnet
By Maggie O'Farrell
MAR 17–APR 12 | Harman Hall
“GORGEOUS…The connection between [Alexander] and Jacobs is palpable.” –Chicago Reader
“A DEEPLY MOVING PORTRAIT…Theatre at its finest: intelligent, moving, and visually stunning..” –Around the Town Chicago
“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
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
Cast
William
Bartholomew
John
Offstage Understudy
Hamnet
Tilly
Judith
Joan
Eliza
Offstage Understudy
Ned
Susanna
Jude
Agnes
Mary
Caterina
Burbage
Artistic Team
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
Production Photos
Media
- Watch: In Rehearsal with the Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET
- Listen: From passion to birth to grief, HAMNET play hits the stage (WBEZ Chicago)
- Read: HAMNET ASIDES Digital Program
Content Transparency
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.