Bard on the Beach hosts Hamlet on the BMO Mainstage, June 13 to September 20

Nadeem Phillip Umar Khitab plays the lead role of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, in captivating Shakespeare tale of revenge and existential crisis

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Nadeem Phillip Umar Khitab in Hamlet. Photo by Emily Cooper

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is continuing its 35th season in Vanier Park with Hamlet joining Twelfth Night on the BMO Mainstage from June 13 to September 20. Stephen Drover will direct his own innovative adaptation of the production.

No play by Shakespeare has more meaningfully captivated audiences than Hamlet. At its core, Hamlet is a tale of revenge and existential crisis. A young prince returns home to mourn the death of his father only to uncover a dark secret he can’t ignore. His struggle to move forward with purpose awakens deep questions about life, existence, and whether it’s better “to be or not to be”. As he attempts to make sense of a world that has shifted beneath him, we are invited to see ourselves in Hamlet and to consider the blurry lines around loyalty, self, and all the things that are in heaven and earth.

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, has returned home to Elsinore for his father’s funeral, only to learn that his mother, Gertrude, has married his uncle Claudius, who is now King of Denmark. Disturbed by this turn of events, a melancholic Hamlet continues to mourn the loss of his father and his friend Horatio brings news of a ghost that resembles the late King Hamlet wandering the grounds of Elsinore. Hamlet starts to realize that things may not be exactly as they seem and resolves to try and catch a glimpse of the ghost for himself. 

When the ghost reveals himself to Hamlet as his father’s spirit, he tells Hamlet that he was not killed in an accident, but rather, murdered by his brother Claudius, and asks Hamlet to avenge his death. What happens next is a tragic saga of betrayal, murder, political intrigue, and revenge that has captivated audiences for generations.

Nadeem Phillip Umar Khitab will play the lead role of Hamlet, accompanied by 14 other cast members and a talented production team.

Early ticket booking is recommended for best seat selection, as many performances sell out in advance. A full show schedule, event details, and tickets are available at Bard on the Beach.

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