'Tis in My Memory Locked: an adaptation of Hamlet

An adaptation of Hamlet... or more of an exploration of love and death centred around Hamlet and Ophelia. If this does not sound interesting to you then stop reading, however if this sounds intriguing then this could be a show to interest you.The performance takes the form of a interaction between Hamlet, who is dead, and Ophelia, a vision of Hamlet’s. He is an actor and she is projected on the white screen at the back of the stage, which is creased and crinkled enough to affect the quality of the projection and looks unprofessional. Hamlet interacts with the vision and, although he gives a good performance, unfortunately he suffers from a lack of stage presence, leading to the video dominating the stage. The format of the play is a repetition of visions of Ophelia and Hamlet and progresses through each one reacting differently, and eventually isolating himself from the vision.The nature of piece means that if you do not know or have not studied Hamlet most of the show will go completely over your head, as it is not very accessible. The presentation of the ideas are also not delivered in a very interesting way: the film is presented sloppily with random cuts to slightly different angles in the same shot, and as a ‘vision’ it does not work. The pretension of the piece will put off the majority of people.

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The Blurb

Memories force Hamlet to examine his life and relationship with Ophelia. This new interpretation blends solo live action, film projections and original music, to create an intimate and haunting theatrical experience.

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