Stafford Shakespeare presents: HAMLET
Stafford Shakespeare presents: HAMLET
Stafford Shakespeare presents: HAMLET
June 24 to July 5, Various times
‘To be or not to be, that is the question.’
Stafford Shakespeare proudly presents HAMLET in 2025.
Starring BENEDICT SHAW (Boat Story BBC, The Syndicate, Emmerdale) and directed by award-winning RICHARD CHESHIRE, The Bard’s twisty tale of madness, murder and revenge is one of his best-loved plays.
Hamlet returns home from university to find that, not only is his father newly dead, but that his mother, Gertrude, has quickly married his father’s brother, Claudius, who is now king.
The royal turmoil has led to threats of invasion and one night soon afterwards, the ghost of Hamlet’s father appears to him, accusing Claudius of his murder and urging Hamlet to revenge.
But how will Hamlet succeed? Thus begins a tale of madness, betrayal and revenge that threatens to destroy both kingdom and family.
Burnished with William Shakespeare’s most-quoted lines, this is a production that brings to life some of the most famous characters in history.
In keeping with the very best traditions of Stafford Shakespeare, it seeks to present one of The Bard’s best-loved plays in a fast-paced and accessible way to suit modern audiences.
‘It’s going to be something very special next Summer,’ Richard Cheshire, Director, HAMLET
FURTHER CAST ANNOUNCEMENTS TO FOLLOW.
EARLY BIRD OFFER: OPENING NIGHT ALL TICKETS JUST £10.
| Tue 24 Jun 2025 | 7 pm | £10 | Book | ||
| Wed 25 Jun 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Thu 26 Jun 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Fri 27 Jun 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Sat 28 Jun 2025 | 2 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Sat 28 Jun 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Tue 1 Jul 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Wed 2 Jul 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Thu 3 Jul 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Fri 4 Jul 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Sat 5 Jul 2025 | 2 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book | ||
| Sat 5 Jul 2025 | 7 pm | £28.50, £34 | Book |
Richard Cheshire is a Senior Lecturer in Acting and Directing at Staffordshire University and also a vastly-experienced theatre director.
He has previously directed William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Merchant of Venice, The Winter’s Tale, Cymbeline, Pericles and Romeo and Juliet.
In 2000 he was invited to be an Adjunct Professor at Wesleyan College Virginia (USA) where he directed the USA premiere of Clare Luckham and George Stiles’s musical Moll Flanders.
In the UK, he has also directed productions of Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, My Fair Lady, Godspell, Our Day Out and Nicholas Nickleby.
As well as TV and acting credits, his work at the Gatehouse Theatre includes Snow White (2021), Cinderella (2022) and Beauty and the Beast (2023).
We offer discounts for groups attending our two dedicated school performances of HAMLET at 10.30am on June 26 and July 1.
Performances will last approximately 2hrs 30mins and prices are £12.00 per pupil, with one teacher free with every 10 schoolchildren.
Places can be booked on 01785 619080 and we can also help source transport options, if necessary.
Schools that book will also be able to meet some of the cast/creatives involved in the production, either beforehand or on the day.
In addition, we have a wide selection of education packs available (example here Hamlet Introduction Powerpoint) covering various Key Stages and age groups.
If you would like access to these, or have any queries or special requests, please contact the Box Office and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you would like access to these, or have any queries or special requests, please contact the Box Office and we will do our best to accommodate you.
2 pm, 7 pm
£10, £28.50, £34
Dates, Times & Book
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
To be or not to be, that is the question
Hamlet
