Eight actors with Down syndrome take the stage to share their desires, struggles, and questions through this bold adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic.
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Presented by The Cultch & PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, in Partnership with Vancouver Civic Theatres
Produced by Teatro La Plaza (Peru)
Performed in Spanish with projected English translation
In this brilliant, funny, and moving adaptation, Peruvian director Chela De Ferrari intertwines the text of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with the lived experiences of a young ensemble of eight actors with Down syndrome. With wry humor, playful energy, pop music, and pointed critique, the performers confront the play’s timeless themes—grief, revenge, and existence—with striking honesty and insight. Drawing resonant parallels between Shakespeare’s Denmark and our contemporary world, they offer a vision of a more just and joyful imagined future.
Now an international sensation, the show has been performed in 20 countries and 51 cities, with subtitles in 11 languages.
Opening Night
THURS, FEB 4 | 7:30PM
Evening Shows
THURS–SAT | 7:30PM
Matinees
SAT | 2:00PM
VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE
600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6
[map]
Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Saturday: 12–4pm
Sunday: Closed
Recommended for ages 16+
- RUNTIME: 95MIN
- photos by Joana Magalhaes
CREDITS
Playwright and Direction: Chela de Ferrari
Associate Direction and Playwriting Advisory: Claudia Tangoa, Jonathan Oliveros, Luis Alberto León
Cast: Octavio Bernaza, Jaime Cruz, Lucas Demarchi, Manuel García, Diana Gutierrez, Cristina León Barandiarán, Ximena Rodríguez, Álvaro Toledo
Vocal Training: Alessandra Rodríguez
Choreography: Mirella Carbone
Visuals: Lucho Soldevilla
Lighting Design: Jesús Reyes
Production: Teatro La Plaza
Sound: Jhosimar Sullon
Tour Director: Roxana Rodríguez
Distribution: Pearl Herbert for Aurora Nova
PRAISE
“Another Hamlet is possible: actors with disabilities overcome prejudices and triumph on the theatrical stage”
—El País
“Organic and raw choreography“
—Carlos Gil, Artezblai
Opening Night
THURS, FEB 4 | 7:30PM
Evening Shows
THURS–SAT | 7:30PM
Matinees
SAT | 2:00PM
VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE
600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6
[map]
Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Saturday: 12–4pm
Sunday: Closed
Recommended for ages 16+
ticket prices
Section A+:
$64
Section A:
$59
Section B:
$49
Section C:
$35
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[email protected]
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