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Stoppard's Hamlet Odd Couple on Stage
4 Apr
Summary
- Play focuses on two minor characters from Hamlet.
- Features actors Mathew Baynton and Toby Jones.
- Originally appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1966.
As part of the "Celebrating Stoppard" season, a notable production of "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" is being presented. This existential comedy, which first appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1966, catapulted Sir Tom Stoppard to fame. The play casts a spotlight on two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, as they navigate the edges of the famous tragedy.
The narrative follows these two characters as they observe pivotal events from the wings, grappling with their limited understanding and role in the unfolding drama. The production features a talented cast, including Mathew Baynton as Rosencrantz, Andrew Buchan as Guildenstern, and Toby Jones as The Player. This broadcast originally aired on BBC Radio 4 in March 2019.
