HAMSTRUNG

PRESENTED BY GEORGE RENNIE
Alas, poor Yorick! Though he's not dead...

Hamlet’s legendary jester is back to dig up the bones of his misspent life in this irreverent resurrection of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

Join Yorick as he reconnects with his lost love of performance, embarking on a high-spirited journey to discover what really happened in Elsinore all those years ago…

Hamstrung is a ‘stirring and impactful’ interactive ghost story about the space between live theatre and the afterlife.

To see or not to see? There is no question.

Written and performed by George Rennie
Directed by Lisa Millar
Design consultation by Damien Stanton
Sound design by Lucas Button
Lighting design by Benedict Esdale
Artwork design by Faisal Ag
Artwork photography by Luka Booth

Hamstrung will be playing at Pleasance Courtyard for Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

18 JUL
7 PM
£9 STANDARD
£7 CONCESSION

HAMSTRUNG

PRESENTED BY GEORGE RENNIE
Alas, poor Yorick! Though he's not dead...

Hamlet’s legendary jester is back to dig up the bones of his misspent life in this irreverent resurrection of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

Join Yorick as he reconnects with his lost love of performance, embarking on a high-spirited journey to discover what really happened in Elsinore all those years ago…

Hamstrung is a ‘stirring and impactful’ interactive ghost story about the space between live theatre and the afterlife.

To see or not to see? There is no question.

Written and performed by George Rennie
Directed by Lisa Millar
Design consultation by Damien Stanton
Sound design by Lucas Button
Lighting design by Benedict Esdale
Artwork design by Faisal Ag
Artwork photography by Luka Booth

Hamstrung will be playing at Pleasance Courtyard for Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

18 JUL
7 PM
£9 STANDARD
£7 CONCESSION

★★★★

“Cleverly taps into the timelessness of one of Shakespeare’s most famous works”

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Hamstrung | Production Gallery

Hamstrung | Trailer

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Concessions

Concessions apply to students, under-18s, over-60s and more. For more info on our concession policy click here→

Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday.

Content Warnings

Audience participation and references to death.

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

14+

Duration

55 mins

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