Eddie Izzard - The Tragedy of Hamlet

Step into the State Theatre for a wild, one-woman plunge into Shakespeare as Eddie Izzard brings The Tragedy of Hamlet to life in a way you’ve never seen before.

This is not your high school Hamlet. Eddie tackles 23 different characters all by herself, shifting in a heartbeat from prince to ghost, from scheming courtier to lovelorn noble. Kings, queens, fools, tyrants, scholars, and spirits all collide onstage in a fast-moving, story-driven retelling that keeps the plot crystal clear while cranking up the drama and dark humor.

Fresh off record-breaking and sold-out runs in New York, Chicago, London, San Francisco, and Seattle, Eddie arrives with rave reviews and serious theatrical firepower. Critics have called this Hamlet “spectacular,” “monumental,” and “masterfully accomplished,” praising the way she nails the famous soliloquies while still making the show feel immediate, modern, and surprisingly funny.

Backed by a top-tier creative team in set, lighting, music, and costume design, this production turns the State Theatre into a moody, shape-shifting world of royal intrigue and revenge. It’s Shakespeare stripped down to one performer and a vivid imagination — intimate, bold, and constantly surprising.

• Solo performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet starring Eddie Izzard
• One actor performing 23 roles in a unique, high-energy staging
• Perfect for theatre lovers, Shakespeare fans, and anyone curious about a fearless, modern take on a classic
• A rare chance to see a globally acclaimed artist push the limits of live performance

If you’ve always wanted to experience Hamlet but hoped for something fun, clear, and totally alive, this is your night. Eddie Izzard’s version is that once-in-a-blue-moon event where classic theatre and boundary-pushing performance meet in the same spotlight.