The highly anticipated U.S. stage debut of Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, is set to bring an extraordinary cast to the stage. Directed by the acclaimed Erica Whyman, the production will feature a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago (February 10-March 8), Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC (March 17-April 12), and American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco (April 22-May 24).=
Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti, this groundbreaking production explores the poignant and intimate story behind Shakespeare’s grief following the death of his son Hamnet.
Reprising their roles from the Royal Shakespeare Company production, which ran in Stratford-Upon-Avon and at the Garrick Theatre in the West End, are Ajani Cabey as Hamnet, Karl Haynes as Ned, and Haydn Burke in the ensemble.
Completing the cast are Troy Alexander as Bartholomew, Nigel Barrett as John/ Will Kempe, Saffron Dey as Judith, Victoria Elliott as Joan and Elizabeth Condell, Heather Forster as Eliza, Thalia Gambe as the understudy for Susanna, Judith, and Tilly, Ava Hinds Jones as Susanna, Nicki Hobday as Jude and Physician’s Wife, Penny Layden as Mary, Matilda McCarthy as Tilly/Caterina and Will’s Landlady, and Bert Seymour as Burbage/Father John.
The creative team includes set and costume designer Tom Piper, lighting designer Prema Mehta, sound designer Simon Baker, music composer Oğuz Kaplangi, and movement director Ayşe Tashkiran.
Agency Clients Lolita Chakrabarti and Erica Whyman are represented by Katie Haines.
