Hamlet reinterpreted: A ghost awakens old revenge frames!

Hamlet reinterpreted: A ghost awakens old revenge frames!

Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet" has fascinated the theater world for centuries. On May 9th and 10th, 2025, a staging of the Vienna Burgtheater will be performed at the International May Festival Wiesbaden. Under the direction of Karin Henkel, the piece shows a fresh and at the same time timeless adaptation, which dispenses with traditional geographical and historical covers. The premiere took place on September 5, 2024 in the Burgtheater Vienna, and the staging was captivated by the audience in Vienna and the theater goers in Wiesbaden.

The implementation of "Hamlet" is supported by an impressive creative team. The translation comes from Angela Schanelec and Jürgen Gosch, while the stage design of Katrin Brack, the costumes of Teresa Vergo and the light design by Michael Hofer were designed. The dramaturgy is in the hands of Thomas Jonigk and Christina Schlögl. Particular attention requires the role of Prince Hamlet, who is embodied by five actors: Alexander Angeletta, Benny Claessens, Katharina Lorenz, Marie-Luise Stockinger and Tim Werths.

a game of appearance and his

The staging brings the elements of the tragedy exciting. The central question that avoids history treats Hamlet's despair and inability to avenge the murder of his father, which was done by his uncle Claudius. Hamlet's father died two months ago and the spirits of the past seem to be re -returning in the staging. The spirit of the murdered king appears and reveals that it did not die through a snake bite, but by poison from Claudius. This aspect is staged positively, which reinforces the inner tornness and madness of Hamlets.

Karin Henkel stages a room in which actors step out of their roles. Michael Maertens takes on the double role as King Claudius and as a director. These metatheater elements allow a look behind the scenes of the action and create an additional wealth of layers. The live music by Thomas Kürstner and Sebastian Vogel also contributes to the emotional intensity of the performance.

diverse representations of Hamlet

The guest performance in Wiesbaden also brings Sona Macdonald to the stage in the role of Hamlet's mother Gertrud, where she strengthens the tragedy of the piece with her presentation. The performance lasts almost three hours and includes a break that gives the audience the opportunity to reflect on the events. The critical reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with long -lasting applause that recognizes the powerful representation and the innovative direction.

In this master's interpretation of "Hamlet", the ensemble not only reflects the thematic depth of the tragedy, but also shows a game of appearance and its, which challenges the viewers both emotionally and intellectually. Karin Henkel and her team prove that Shakespeare's works are timeless and still remain relevant, regardless of the context they are presented.