I Lord Hamlet

DEBUT

With Carlo Daniels

One actor, many roles. Carlo Daniels draws on Robin Malan’s compilation, reimagining Hamlet’s spiritual and practical struggles as a series of raw, intimate vignettes. Grounded in the contemporary Cape Flats and parts of Cape Town, the production becomes a vital, shared space where the trauma of collective colonial legacy is also directly confronted. The piece illuminates the crushing identity crisis of a still-marginalised community, transforming Hamlet’s personal quest into a collective journey towards healing.

Director Teaterboem
Producer Jason Jacobs
Writer Carlo Daniels
Choreography Darion Adams
Music Jannous Aukema
Stage management Asamkela Katelo

Supported by theToyota Stellenbosch Woordfees