Review: Hamlet! The Musical

Review: “Hamlet! The Musical” 

So would William Shakespeare be turning in his grave or singing along? I suspect he would be singing along to this high energy and fun adaptation of one of our country’s most revered tragedies. “Hamlet” as you’ve never seen it! Faithful to the story and cleverly incorporating some of the most famous lines in theatrical history, this musical version of “Hamlet” is amusing with some really nice comedy moments along the way! Along the same lines as the hugely successful “Spamalot”, one can certainly see the potential in this production. With a very talented cast and band, this show was slick and professional. The music and lyrics complimented each other beautifully. Simple set moved around the stage to good effect with an eclectic mix of costumes. The cast worked really hard and produced some very memorable moments indeed. Rosencrantz and Guildernstern reduced to puppets, but weren’t they always? Many great moments in this fast paced production including an homage to many popular musicals of today, even managing to get in a nod to the latest on the West End – “Love Never dies”. A cross between “Spamalot” and “Return to the Forbidden Planet” – this show works! 

 

Seen on 4^th August, 2010 At Pleasance