Hamlet, the Murder Mystery

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Hamlet, the Murder Mystery

by Alison Chaplin

Hamlet, the Murder Mystery – A Modern Shakespeare Adaptation for Schools and Youth Theatre
Hamlet, the Murder Mystery is a modern, engaging adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, told through the perspective of Horatio. This lively retelling keeps all the essential elements of the original Hamlet while making it accessible and exciting for young performers.

Ideal for school productions, youth theatre, and reader's theatre, this adaptation provides students with the opportunity to explore mime, freeze-frames, and other stagecraft techniques, combining literary learning with hands-on theatre skills.

Bring Shakespeare to life with a play that’s educational, entertaining, and perfect for young actors, allowing them to experience one of literature’s greatest stories in a dynamic, modern way.

Script pack includes full production support notes plus great follow-on classroom tasks.

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

Download

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:	£6.00

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

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.