Hamnet
By Maggie O'Farrell
Must Close APR 12 | Harman Hall
“SHATTERING…Shows the power of art to transform pain.”
–BroadwayWorld
“TOOTHSOME AND AUDACIOUS.”
–Vulture
“MASTERFUL…Every word, every movement, every expression is communicated truthfully and sincerely.”
–A Theatre-Goer’s Thoughts
“TRULY SPECIAL…A standout example of Whyman’s direction.”
–DC Theater Arts
“POETIC AND STUNNING…Jacobs is the shining star of this production.”
–Talkin’ Broadway
“WONDERFULLY MOVING…Every one of the many actors in this production is superb.”
–The Georgetown Dish
“A BRILLIANT CAST…Stunning choreography, and a fascinating script.”
–Whisk & Quill
“STIRRING…A lyrical meditation on love, grief, and the fragile fabric of memory.”
–K Street Magazine
“INTRIGUING…The cast in this production is uniformly excellent.”
–Ion Arts
Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti
Directed by Erica Whyman
When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents, Agnes and William, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet, out of the greatest suffering, something of extraordinary wonder is born. Experience the U.S. premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s “sweeping and sentimental” (The Guardian) stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi) and directed by Erica Whyman.
Approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Tickets and Schedule
Cast
Agnes
William
Bartholomew
John, Will Kempe
u/s Bartholomew, Hamnet/Thomas Day & Henry Condell
Hamnet, Thomas Day
Tilly
Judith
Eliza
u/s Susanna, Judith & Tilly
Ned, Henry Condell, Physician
Susanna
Joan, Elizabeth Condell
Mary
Jude, Physician's Wife, Will's Landlady, Caterina
Burbage, Father John
Artistic Team
Writer: Maggie O'Farrell
Adaptor: Lolita Chakrabarti
Director: Erica Whyman
Set and Costume Designer: Tom Piper
Lighting Designer: Prema Mehta
Sound Designer: Simon Baker
Music: Oğuz Kaplangi
Fight Director: Kate Waters
Movement Director: Ayşe Tashkiran
Casting Director: Amy Ball
U.S. General Management & Tour Booking: Pemberly Productions
Company Stage Manager: Marius Arnold-Clarke
Deputy Stage Manager: Chloë Forestier-Walker
Stage Manager: Laura Smith*
Producer: Royal Shakespeare Company, Neal Street Productions
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Production Photos
Media
Content Transparency
Production Sponsors
John & Meg Hauge
Jacqueline Badger Mars
Mark Tushnet & Elizabeth Alexander
Nancy Voorhees
The Vos Foundation
Carolyn Wheeler
All shows, artists, venues, and dates are subject to change.