Hamlet/The Tempest

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Thursday, July 2nd, 2015
HAMLET (Thurs 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm) THE TEMPEST (Fri 7pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm)

Victoria's Shakespeare by the Sea and Discovery Dance presents Hamlet and The Tempest for our fourth season! Enjoy two of Shakespeare's classic plays with a beautiful view of the Olympic Mountains.

This year's HAMLET will be set in the late Viking age in its transition from pagan to Christian values. Hamlet is a man on a mission between two conflicting eras.

THE TEMPEST is set in our own age with its timeless call for reconciliation between families, cities, countries and genders.

The two shows are part of an ambitious three year project the Artistic Director Robert Light calls “Shakespeare and Women.” Mister Light said, “We are embarking on a multi-year exploration of Shakespeare's mind on women. This year we present HAMLET, a play on a young man estranged from his mother. Next year we will do OTHELLO, a middle-aged man suspicious of his wife, And in 2017 we will produce KING LEAR, an aged father cut off from his daughters.” The tragic trilogy examines the outcomes when men fail to connect with women.

Bring your blankets to beautiful OGDEN POINT to stay warm! These shows are suitable for all ages, with some mature content presented in HAMLET, including fight direction with swords.

Our box office will open at 6pm for evening shows and 1pm for matinees. Any and all inquiries can be sent to [email protected]

Tickets available in advance at www.ticketrocket.co

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