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Hamlet and Zombies!
or Something's Rotting in the State of Denmark

Something is rotting in the state of Denmark, and Hamlet may be the only one who is on to it.

  • One Act
  • Comedy
  • 45 minutes

  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Appropriate for all audiences

  • Performance Group:
  • High School/Secondary, College Theatre / Student, Jr High/Primary, Community Theatre
Something is rotting in the state of Denmark, and Hamlet may be the only one who is on to it. With the help of his friend Horatio and cousin Laertes, Hamlet solves the mystery of his mother's marriage to his uncle, observes his father's transformation from king to zombie king, saves his love, Ophelia, and fends off both the Norwegians and the zombie hordes. 

Using Shakespeare's original rich verse and intricate detail, along with a few contemporary updates, this fun, tongue-in-cheek version of Hamlet is sure to move your heart and eat your brains. This adaptation is perfect for those just learning Shakespeare's stories and those who are looking for a spooky retelling of one of the Bard's classics with lots of fun and a little bite.

  • Casting: 5M, 2F, 13M or F
  • Casting Attributes: Expandable casting

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Something is rotting in the state of Denmark, and Hamlet may be the only one who is on to it. With the help of his friend Horatio and cousin Laertes, Hamlet solves the mystery of his mother's marriage to his uncle, observes his father's transformation from king to zombie king, saves his love, Ophelia, and fends off both the Norwegians and the zombie hordes. 

Using Shakespeare's original rich verse and intricate detail, along with a few contemporary updates, this fun, tongue-in-cheek version of Hamlet is sure to move your heart and eat your brains. This adaptation is perfect for those just learning Shakespeare's stories and those who are looking for a spooky retelling of one of the Bard's classics with lots of fun and a little bite.

$19.95