Hamlet is one of the most powerful and influential tragedies in the English language. Gamut Theatre’s interpretation deals with the most compelling of the play’s themes: philosophy, revenge, mortality, madness and suicide. This age-old play is sure to intrigue and challenge audiences of any age, leaving them with the question, “To be, or not to be?”

Recommended for ages 12 and up, the production is extremely accessible, employing Gamut’s unique educational engagement style of combining Shakespeare’s original text with modern narrations to bridge the most famous scenes from the play together into an easy-to-understand story. This dynamic show is performed by six highly–talented actors, runs 90 minutes, and each performance is followed by a talk-back discussion with the audience.

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Edward III, published anonymously in 1596, has become increasingly accepted by scholars as written (at least in part) by William Shakespeare. In this play, King Edward finds himself besieged on two fronts: to the south, France is disputing his claim to the throne, and in the north, the Scots are advancing on a castle held by the young, beautiful Countess of Salisbury, wife of the Earl of Salisbury.

After driving back the Scottish army, Edward falls passionately in love with the countess and attempts to bed her. When he finally accepts that her no means no, he sets off to subdue France instead, rather more successfully.

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