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Performances - Wednesday 28 January - Sunday 1 February
Duration - 60 mins
Age Recommendation - Ages 8-12

A New International Encounter production 

"Hugely enjoyable and accessible version of Hamlet" 
Audience Feedback

"Really clever, witty show - a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare which the children loved." 
Audience Feedback from Macbeth (2024)

 

"To be, or not to be, that is the question."

Following the success of ‘Macbeth’ at Polka last year, NIE returns, reimagining the world’s most famous play in a funny and accessible way.

Two actors and one musician - armed with seven props and a suitcase - bring a bitesize retelling of Shakespeare’s family drama of revenge, justice and moral dilemmas to life in 60 minutes.

Come on a roller-coaster of excitement, humour and grief using Shakespearean verse, contemporary language and inventive staging to make the story engaging and exciting for young audiences.

Ticket Prices*

Adults & Children: from £14
Concessions: from £12 (65+ and those in receipt of unemployment benefit)
Babe in arms: £1 (children under 12 months)

Group Offers
Groups 8+: £1.25 off per ticket
Groups 12+: £1.50 off per ticket

Multi-buy offer available! Purchase tickets to any of the applicable shows at the same time and receive 5% off for 2 shows, 10% off for 3 shows or 15% off for 4 or more shows!**

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or young person aged 16 years or over.

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. 

** Multi-buy valid on all Adventure Theatre seats and Band A and Band B seats in the Main Theatre. Offer not valid on concession tickets, during previews and can not be used in conjunction with another offer. We reserve the right to remove or amend this discount at any time. Group offers valid on Band A and Band B seats only and not applicable during preview performances. 

Schools

Selected dates from Wednesday 28  – Friday 30 January.
Tickets from £9. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.

Fill in the schools booking form here.
Click here for the full list of school performances.

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Access Tickets
Access bookers get a reduced rate ticket, a free companion and up to two further tickets at a reduced rate.

To book online, select your required tickets and proceed to the basket. Log into your account and update your Access Requirements (listed under “Other Preferences”). This will automatically apply the correct ticket prices to your booking.

Access tickets can still be booked over the phone or via email for all performances. If you want to find out more or inform us of any particular needs, then just get in touch. We’re happy to help. For all access performances information, click here.
📞 020 8543 4888 | 📧 [email protected]

 

 

Cast and Creatives

Creative Team
Director Michael Judge
Designer Rachana Jadhav

A New International Encounter production 

Photo credit Rehan James

Tickets from

£14

+£2.50 fee*

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  • Age range 8-12 yrs
  • 28th Jan - 1st Feb
  • Start time Varied
  • Duration 60 mins
  • Location Polka's Adventure Theatre

Additional Events

Schools

Selected dates from Wednesday 28  – Friday 30 January .
Tickets from £9. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.

Fill in the schools booking form here.
Click here for the full list of school performances.

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