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“Blythe’s performance as Hamlet is exceptional…”
- All Edinburgh Theatre
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Hailed for its intensity, clarity, and inventive storytelling, Sam Blythe’s compelling solo reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Using physical theatre, vocal precision, and a razor-sharp grasp of the text, Blythe conjures the entire world of Elsinore alone on stage—shifting seamlessly between prince, ghost, king, and court. This stripped-back Hamlet cuts to the emotional core of the play, exploring grief, power, and moral uncertainty with urgency and dark humour.
Audiences and critics alike have praised the production for making Shakespeare immediate and accessible without sacrificing complexity. Whether you know the play inside out or are encountering it for the first time, Blythe’s performance offers fresh insight and sustained dramatic tension.
Fringe legend Guy Masterson presents Sam Blythe’s brilliant Hamlet... stripped to the nerve. One man. One role. No certainty. Clown and physical theatre collide with the Bard's words in this brutal, intimate dive into Shakespeare's most puzzling play. Directed by clown genius, Elf Lyons, (Horses; Raven), with beguiling virtuosity, Blythe leads us into Hamlet’s apparently impaired mind in the midst of his mania.
How Our Prices Work
How Our Prices Work
The MAC is a charity dedicated to creativity, culture, and connection - every £1.50 we make goes directly into supporting our transformative arts and community programmes. Therefore a booking fee of £1.50 per ticket* will apply to all bookings made through our website and over the phone.
*There is no booking fee charge for bookings made in person, free events, school groups, community groups, personal assistant tickets and 16-25 member tickets.
Dates & Times
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| Sun 3 May 2026 | 7:00pm | £14.00 | Book Now |
Reviews
“…raw, relevant and freshly made. In other words, a triumph.”
- The List
“Possessed of both comic grace and dramatic power…”
- Get Your Coats On
Accessibility
Accessible Seats
The Upstairs Theatre has unreserved seating, this means that seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If, however, you have any access needs, we can reserve specific seats for you. To do so, please call our box office team on 028 9023 5053.
Wheelchair Accessible Seats/ Seats with no steps
The first row in the theatre has no steps to access. The theatre is accessible on floor 1 via lift.
Hearing Loop
There is an induction loop in our Upstairs Theatre which is available during all performances. The loop amplifies the sound of the show via customer’s hearing aid or earphones alongside our infrared devices.
Infrared necklace – compatible with hearing aids switched to channel T.
Infrared headset – for customers with no hearing aid.
To book an infrared necklace/headset ahead of your visit, please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053.
Join our Access Register
The MAC has developed an Access Register which aims to help us do all possible to meet your needs when visiting us‚ whatever your needs may be. We welcome you to join our Access Register here.
Carer’s Ticket Policy
If you require a personal assistant or carer, you are entitled to a free carer’s ticket. Please contact our box office at [email protected] or via phone at 028 9023 5053 to book a free carer’s ticket.
More Information…
For more information on accessibility at the MAC please see our website here.
For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email at [email protected] or call us on 028 9023 5053.
