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- Rather than a direct adaptation, the performance presents a reinterpretation of Hamlet, taking audiences inside the mind of the Prince of Denmark as he wrestles with grief, doubt and moral conflict.
- Adding to the intensity of the performance is a live orchestra accompanied by the renowned Orfeón Donostiarra choir, creating a layered and immersive soundscape.
- William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is getting a bold new interpretation this weekend, bringing the timeless tragedy to life through movement, music and raw emotion — with a distinctly modern edge.
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is getting a bold new interpretation this weekend, bringing the timeless tragedy to life through movement, music and raw emotion — with a distinctly modern edge.
Rather than a traditional theatrical retelling, this production transforms Hamlet into a flamenco ballet, featuring more than 30 performers on stage. Dialogue is replaced by powerful choreography, where every movement and gesture expresses the inner conflict, ambition and emotional turmoil at the heart of Shakespeare’s most famous play.
Adding to the intensity of the performance is a live orchestra accompanied by the renowned Orfeón Donostiarra choir, creating a layered and immersive soundscape. The combination of live music, choral power and flamenco rhythm results in a rare artistic fusion — balancing silence and sound, tradition and modern expression.
The production is directed by acclaimed Spanish choreographer Jesús Herrera, who blends the philosophical depth of Shakespeare’s writing with the primal energy of flamenco. Themes of love, betrayal, madness and revenge unfold through movement rather than words, offering audiences a fresh way to experience the story.
Rather than a direct adaptation, the performance presents a reinterpretation of Hamlet, taking audiences inside the mind of the Prince of Denmark as he wrestles with grief, doubt and moral conflict. Reframed for today’s world, Hamlet feels deeply human — caught between duty, emotion and the search for truth. As Herrera explains, “Hamlet is the mirror of the human soul, and flamenco is its cry.”
Show details
The performance takes place on Saturday, January 24, with two showtimes at 5pm and 9pm. Doors open 30 minutes before the show, and late entry will not be permitted.
Children under six years old are not allowed, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over.
Tickets are selling fast, with prices starting from Dhs190. More information is available via @artforalluae.
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