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The Pantaloons present Hamlet at Souter Lighthouse

An inventive outdoor performance of the classic Shakespearean tragedy.

  • Booking essential

"Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t!”

Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style.

When he discovers that his uncle has murdered his father, married his mother and traitorously taken the crown of Denmark there’s only one course of action for Hamlet: feign madness, frequently monologue and take swift revenge. But outrageous fortune has other plans for the poor Prince of Denmark...

With live music, audience interaction, brevity-boosting abridgements, comic turns and tragic twists there’s only one question: To be there, or to be square?

“If Shakespeare chose a modern company to perform his work then it would undoubtedly be The Pantaloons.” (North West End)

Enjoy refreshments from the Lighthouse Café or bring a picnic. Please bring something to sit on.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £15.00
Child 16 and under£9.00

The basics

Booking details

Call Online booking only

Suitability

Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Head to the Foghorn Field by the Lighthouse.

What to bring and wear

Bring something to sit on. The Lighthouse Café will be open, or you're welcome to bring a picnic.

Accessibility

There's level access to Foghorn Field by turning right before first entrance gate and through a further gate (820mm clear open width).

Contact info

Souter Lighthouse

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