Eddie Izzard bringing solo Hamlet to London after New York

Eddie Izzard is bringing her new solo performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet to London.

The comedian and actor, who is currently premiering the show at New York’s Orpheum Theatre, will play a limited six-week run at the Riverside Studios from 23 May to 30 June.

Hamlet marks Izzard’s second solo show following last year’s Great Expectations, which ran in New York and the West End’s Garrick Theatre. Hamlet sees her take on 23 characters in a unique re-telling of the iconic play.

It’s adapted by her brother Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell, who also collaborated on Great Expectations.

Eddie Izzard said: “I have always gravitated towards playing complex and challenging characters and Hamlet is the ultimate. This is a production for everyone, a timeless drama with an accidental hero. Selina, Mark and I want audiences to see and hear an accessible, touching, scary and dramatic Hamlet.”

The design team features Tom Piper (set), Tyler Elich (lighting), Piper and Libby DaCosta (costume stylists), and Didi Hopkins (movement director).

Hamlet is produced by Mick Perrin Worldwide, WestBeth Entertainment, Eleanor Lloyd Productions and John Gore.