Waiting for Hamlet

It's not a question of whether to be or not to be; it's about how not to be...

The greatest question in English literature is being asked again - but in a different way. And all because the King isn't happy. Well, he's been poisoned, you can't blame him. And now he wants revenge....

This is the backstory to Hamlet - a prequel to Shakespeare's play that imagines the Old King arriving in the afterlife where he meets his old court jester, Yorick.

Only Yorick can stop dead King Hamlet destroying everything and everyone he loves. But he's a fool. What follows is a battle of wits between two fools - and only one of them knows he's a fool.

It's about love, loss, legacy and letting go. And hats; hats are important.

A comedy about a tragedy and a love letter to the greatest play ever written.

Written by David Visick and performed by Tim Marriott (The King) and Nicholas Collett (The Fool)

WINNER Kenneth Branagh Award for New Writing

WINNER Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor - Edinburgh Festival Dark Chat Awards

'Outstanding - funny, insightful, and really rather exciting' ***** Get Your Coats On

'A theatrical joy from beginning to end' ***** Reviews Hub

'Fantastic performances... a masterclass' *****  Upstaged

'A joy to see these masters of their craft work their magic' **** Broadway Baby

Tickets: £18.50 standard, £12.50 under-26; suitable for 12 years and over.

Seating will be theatre style in the main auditorium, church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar will open 45 minutes before the performance begins.