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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

A bold and contemporary take on Tom Stoppard's iconic and award-winning play by Different Theatre, which takes place, as it were, "in the wings" of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.

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'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead' by Tom Stoppard

A bold and contemporary take on Stoppard's iconic and award-winning play, which takes place, as it were, "in the wings" of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.

This absurdist, existential tragicomedy expands upon the exploits of two of the bard's anti-heroes, the ill-fated courtiers Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

A rollercoaster of humour and poignancy, our exhilarating adaptation will draw on a range of stagecraft and audience participation to present the play with just four actors instead of the usual twenty.

Brought to you by the award-winning Different Theatre, creators of 'Clean', 'Chemistry' and 'The Last'.

Directed by Sam Chittenden. Featuring Ben Baeza, Morgan Corby, Ross Gurney-Randall and Nancy Logan.

An amateur production supported by The Cotton Theatre Trust.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £16.00
Child 12 - 18 years old£12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Recommended for children 12+

Meeting point

At the Barn Theatre entrance via the Tea Room

Accessibility

There is wheelchair access

Other

Please note the run time is an approximate length

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