LIVE from the MET
Hamlet
Ambroise Thomas
Malvern Theatres brings you a Live Broadcast of Ambroise Thomas's dramatic take on Shakespeare's Hamlet direct from the Metropolitan Opera, New York.
Marking its world premiere in 1868, Thomas’ last great opera, Hamlet, is well known for its departure from Shakespeare’s great tragedy (probably the most glaring and abrasive change is the ending: Hamlet lives). The composer stays closest to Shakespeare’s tone in the way he constructs the first appearance of the ghost, Hamlet’s confrontation with Gertrude, and the play-within-the-play. And, while this may disappoint Shakespeare aficionados, many critics and much of the public have come to accept the variations within the opera as worthy in their own right.
Marking its world premiere in 1868, Thomas’ last great opera, Hamlet, is well known for its departure from Shakespeare’s great tragedy (probably the most glaring and abrasive change is the ending: Hamlet lives). The composer stays closest to Shakespeare’s tone in the way he constructs the first appearance of the ghost, Hamlet’s confrontation with Gertrude, and the play-within-the-play. And, while this may disappoint Shakespeare aficionados, many critics and much of the public have come to accept the variations within the opera as worthy in their own right.
From 27th March To 27th March
Times 4.45pm
Prices £20
Concessions £18 (Under 26s £8)
Venue Forum Theatre
Genre Musicals
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