“To be or not to be! That is the question!”
If you’re a fan of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, come hither and experience the fast-paced reimagined version premiering at The Rose Brampton where the cast is set to put a modern twist on the classic tragedy this fall season.
This particular take of the 16th century play has been modified to fit our current times. In this production, Canadian-Pakistani star Ahad Raza Mir brings intensity and passion to the time-honoured tale about madness, revenge and mortality.
“This show is the Canadian Premiere of this production of Hamlet at The Rose Brampton and the first time a South-Asian Actor has portrayed Hamlet in a full length production,” Brampton On Stage said in a statement.
In addition to Mir, other cast members include Evan Buliung as Claudius, Brynn Godenir as Ophelia, and Anita Majumdar as Horatia.
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Presented by The Shakespeare Company and Hit & Myth Productions, this production is going to be a thrill and an experience for both purist and modern Shakespearean audiences.
To help complete your night out in the town, Brampton On Stage is offering a Hamlet Dinner and show package where ticket holders can receive a three-course prix fixe dinner at Fanzorelli’s Restaurant & Wine Bar located at 50 Queen St. West, Brampton.
Ticket holders must make their own restaurant reservation and present their show ticket upon arrival at Fanzorelli’s. Guests are encouraged to make their reservations early, to ensure they make it to the show for 8 p.m. And just a heads up, the date of the ticket must match the date of the restaurant reservation.
Brampton On Stage is described as the new umbrella branding under the City of Brampton’s Performing Arts venues, The Rose Mainstage & Studio, LBP, Cyril Clark, and Garden Square.
In specific, The Rose is a spectacular venue designed for world-class acts that provide an intimate and joyful atmosphere. The theatre is lined with sandstone blocks, African wood trim veneers and expansive marble granite floors, to create a warm and inviting ambiance for theatregoers.
Tickets range from $15 for students to $49 for adults. Visit the Hamlet show page for more information.
Brampton’s first performance of Hamlet is Oct. 12 with shows running until Oct. 18.
