Thursday, January 9, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center
— from Artha Kass —
Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet.
National Theatre Live’s Encore of the critically acclaimed dynamic and contemporary production of Hamlet opens the 2014 Season at Orcas Center on Thursday, January 9 at 7:30 pm.
Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in an exciting new production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition. Following his many celebrated performances at the National Theatre (The Last of the Haussmans, Othello) and in film (James Bond: Skyfall, Quantum of Solace), Rory Kinnear is joined by Clare Higgins (Gertrude), Patrick Malahide (Claudius), David Calder (Polonius), James Laurenson (Ghost/Player King) and Ruth Negga (Ophelia). Hamlet is directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Timon of Athens).
“Tremendous. Rory Kinnear’s performance is superb in its resonance and intelligence. This is a Hamlet for now.” —The Times
“A constantly compelling, fresh-minted production with many insights and original twists. Rory Kinnear proves a Hamlet of great individuality and distinction.” —Daily Telegraph
“A chilling production that demands to be seen.” —Independent
Tickets for this NT Live Encore presentation of Hamlet are $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon – 4 pm.
For more information about Orcas Center 2014 season events, please visit www.orcascenter.org.
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