Eddie Izzard - The Tragedy of Hamlet

Step into the State Theatre for a night of bold, shape-shifting Shakespeare as Eddie Izzard tackles The Tragedy of Hamlet in a one-woman tour de force. This is not your high school Hamlet—it's a fast-moving, character-hopping dive into power, revenge, and madness, filtered through the imagination of one of the most inventive performers on the planet.

In this solo production, Eddie takes on an astonishing 23 characters, flipping between men and women, ghosts and courtiers, scholars and fools. With just her voice, physicality, and razor-sharp instincts, she builds an entire royal court onstage, shifting roles in a heartbeat as the doomed Prince of Denmark plots vengeance and the kingdom slowly unravels.

If you love theatre, this is a rare chance to see a classic story stripped down to its essentials and rebuilt as a vivid, modern, and surprisingly intimate experience. If you’re newer to Shakespeare, Eddie’s clarity, humor, and emotional precision make the twists and betrayals easy to follow and thrilling to watch.

• Experience a legendary performer bring Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy to life solo, with nothing to hide behind but talent and timing.
• Watch iconic moments like “To be, or not to be” reimagined with fresh urgency and surprising flashes of comedy.
• Marvel as Eddie snaps between characters—royalty, villains, confidants, and ghosts—with the speed and precision of a master storyteller.
• Soak in a production backed by a seasoned creative team, featuring atmospheric lighting, evocative music, and smart, character-driven costume styling that supports the whirlwind of roles onstage.
• Come away with a new appreciation for how flexible, funny, and ferocious Shakespeare can be in the hands of a boundary-pushing artist.

This is the kind of theatrical event people talk about for years: a classic tragedy, a single performer, and a night where anything feels possible. Whether you’re a Shakespeare devotee, an Eddie Izzard fan, or just in the mood for a daring night out, this Hamlet promises to be unforgettable.