The greatest actor in the world is interrupted when a delivery person arrives with a mysterious package—but the show must go on, and the wolf's gotta eat. Two actors take on all the roles in this furiously fast, funny, and surprising adaptation that asks what it means to bravely write your own story. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairytale, you never know what you're going to find! GET TICKETS  

The greatest actor in the world is interrupted when a delivery person arrives with a mysterious package—but the show must go on, and the wolf's gotta eat. Two actors take on all the roles in this furiously fast, funny, and surprising adaptation that asks what it means to bravely write your own story. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairytale, you never know what you're going to find! GET TICKETS  

Nathalie Joachim's Ki Moun ou Ye is a hypnotic, sonic journey into self-discovery. Joachim, born in Brooklyn to Haitian parents, seamlessly intertwines her familial musical heritage with contemporary and experimental sounds. She uses her potent voice and lyrics, intricate electronically sampled textures, beats, laughter, soothing melodies of an acoustic instrumental ensemble, and even her grandmother's voice. GET TICKETS  

Madness, revenge, and the supernatural: Hamlet remains one of the most well-known of all Shakespeare plays, and for good reason. This powerful tale of vengeance and insanity still retains the power to thrill audiences everywhere. Blending tension, pathos, and poetry, Hamlet remains as exciting and relevant to modern audiences as ever. GET TICKETS  

BUY TICKETS Madness, revenge, and the supernatural: Hamlet remains one of the most well-known of all Shakespeare plays, and for good reason. This powerful tale of vengeance and insanity still retains the power to thrill audiences everywhere. Blending tension, pathos, and poetry, Hamlet remains as exciting and relevant to modern audiences as ever. Actors From The London Stage celebrates its 50th anniversary with a triumphant return to one of Shakespeare’s most iconic titles. Since 2000, Actors From The London Stage has called Notre Dame its artistic home. The company travels to multiple colleges and universities nationwide twice yearly, and every tour is coordinated and managed by Shakespeare at Notre Dame. Each member of this self-directed ensemble portrays multiple roles while favoring minimal props and costumes, creating a theatrical experience like no other. The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. The tension rises, culminating in a fateful duel between Hamlet and Laertes, a duel whose outcome leads to tragedy for all.CAST:Joanna Clarke: Ophelia / Laertes / Guildenstern / Bernardo / 2nd PlayerEsmonde Cole: Hamlet / Marcellus / Fortinbras / PirateSadie Pepperrell: Gertrude / Horatio / Rosencrantz / PlayerMichael Wagg: Polonius / 1st Player / 1st Gravedigger / Priest / Osric / Messenger / PirateJack Whitam: Claudius / Ghost / Francisco / Captain / 2nd Gravedigger / Player / ServantPuppets and Props: Vi & SlyFight Director: Philip d’Orléans TOUR SCHEDULE:Week 1, Jan. 27-Feb. 1: Hope College, Holland, MIWeek 2, Feb. 2-7: William & Mary College, Williamsburg, VAWeek 3, Feb. 10-15: University of Texas - Austin, Austin, TXWeek 4, Feb. 17-23: John Carroll University, University Heights, OHWeek 5, Feb. 24-Mar. 2: Purdue University, West Lafayette, INWeek 6: Mar. 3-8: Mississippi State University, Meridien, MSWeek 7, Mar. 10-16: TBDWeek 8, Mar. 19-22: Shakespeare Association of America Annual Meeting, Boston, MAWeek 9, Mar. 24-29: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, INWeek 10, Mar. 31-Apr.5: Gonzaga University, Spokane, WAApr. 27: The Cockpit, London, United KingdomOriginally published at shakespeare.nd.edu.

Madness, revenge, and the supernatural: Hamlet remains one of the most well-known of all Shakespeare plays, and for good reason. This powerful tale of vengeance and insanity still retains the power to thrill audiences everywhere. Blending tension, pathos, and poetry, Hamlet remains as exciting and relevant to modern audiences as ever. GET TICKETS