Three New Westminster residents are starring in a darkly twisted retelling of a Shakespearean classic.
Sandbox Theatre productions is presenting its take on Hamlet at the Vancity Cultch Lab, running June 8 to 24.
It stars New West’s own Kurtis Maguire as Hamlet, with fellow New West residents Tatiana Robinson as Polonius and David Quast as Claudius.
Expect to discover a new take on the classic tale of the Danish prince faced with his father’s death and his mother’s hasty marriage, whose suspicions of foul play lead to dangerous manipulations of his friends and family in order to uncover the truth.
A press release notes that Sandbox Theatre Productions approaches the often-staged story with “fresh energy and boundless imagination,” delving into the play to bring out new ideas and fresh perspectives that haven’t been seen before.
“Warning: This play contains ghostly figures, devious manipulations, twisted realities, and lewd jokes and behaviour,” the release says.
Other featured cast members include Meghan Hemingway, Yvonne Gustafson, Devon Oakander, Tara Webster, Lloyd Darling and Ryan Caron. It’s directed by J.C. Roy.
Shows are on June 8 through 10, 14 through 17, and 21 through 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Vancity Cultch Lab is at 1895 Venables St., Vancouver.
Tickets are $30 regular, or $25 for students and seniors, and can be purchased through www.tickets.thecultch.com or by calling 604-251-1363.
For more on the theatre company, see www.facebook.com/SandboxTheatreProduction.
