Eddie Izzard's acclaimed 'The Tragedy of Hamlet' to tour Australia

Eddie Izzard's 'The Tragedy of Hamlet' to Tour Australia

Australian audiences will have the chance to witness Eddie Izzard's exceptional acting in a unique one-woman show. Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated Eddie Izzard will bring her acclaimed solo performance of The Tragedy of Hamlet to Australia in June 2026, following sold-out runs in the US and UK.

Accolades and Style

The show has earned nominations for prestigious awards, including the New York Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and the New York Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award. Echoing the original staging of Hamlet, Eddie performs on a bare stage, focusing on Shakespeare’s language and storytelling.

Production Details

The story follows Prince Hamlet, who seeks revenge following the death of the King of Denmark, triggering a series of events leading to tragedy for family and kingdom. Eddie embodies a wide range of characters: men, women, ghosts, scholars, tyrants, courtiers, lovers, fools, and poets.

“I have always gravitated towards playing complex and demanding characters,” Eddie said, “and Hamlet is the pinnacle. This production is for everyone – a timeless drama with an accidental hero. Selina, Mark and I want audiences to see and hear an accessible, touching, scary and dramatic Hamlet.”

Author’s summary: Eddie Izzard’s innovative solo rendition of Hamlet merges Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with a bare stage and a versatile performance, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience in Australia.

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