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Hamlet, the Murder Mystery

by Alison Chaplin

Hamlet, the Murder Mystery is a modern version of one of Shakespeare's finest tragedies. A lively retelling of the story through the character of Horatio, it retains all the essential elements of the original text whilst also providing children with the opportunity to explore mime, freeze-frames and other aspects of stagecraft.

If you are giving a performance of this play you must purchase a performing rights licence, available below.

Cast: 24
Runtime: 50 mins
Age Range:KS2, KS3
Genre: adaptation
drama
Shakespeare
Type: one act

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This play can be purchased as a download-only version in Acrobat (pdf) format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (or a similar PDF reader).

This version DOES NOT include performing rights.

This version includes a Full Cast/Character List, Production Notes with suggestions for props, costumes and staging, and Follow-On Activities for further work in the classroom.

ISBN: 978-1-906153-30-4
Price: £10.00
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Multiple Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give UP TO FIVE public performances of this play. It is valid for six months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving multiple public performances of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.

ISBN: n/a
Price: £20.00
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Single Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give JUST ONE public performance of this play. It is valid for two months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving a public performance of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.

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Price: £6.00
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