Saved events

Hamlet

Teatro La Plaza

— ,Theatre

This joyous and defiant ★★★★★ (The Stage) reimagining breathes new life into Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh International Festival, Teatro La Plaza’s bold and vibrant take on the classic tragedy now arrives in London.

Told with playfulness, humour and fighting spirit, Chela De Ferrari's critically acclaimed production weaves together the original text with personal reflections from the cast and dynamic choreography, exploring what it’s like to ‘be’ in a world that often excludes you.

Inspired by 'To Be or Not To Be' and performed by an extraordinary cast of actors with Down syndrome, this Hamlet is a fearless challenge to exclusion and prejudice, celebrating community and resilience.

Peruvian theatre company Teatro La Plaza is known for works that push the boundaries, such as their insightful new versions of Shakespearean dramas, which question and surprise their audiences.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Theatre and Dance Winter/Spring 2025 Young Barbican

Performed in Spanish with English surtitles. 

Running time: 1 hour and 35 minutes (no interval)

Age guidance: 12+

This performance contains strobe lighting. 

Sun 27 Apr: Relaxed performance
Find out more about Accessible Events at the Barbican.

Presented by the Barbican. 

Produced by Teatro La Plaza.

Creative team

Based on the play by William Shakespeare
Chela De Ferrari Playwright and Director
Jonathan Oliveros, Claudia Tangoa, Luis Alberto León Associate Directors and Associate Playwrights
Alessandra Rodríguez Vocal Training
Mirella Carbone Choreography
Lucho Soldevilla Visuals
Jesús Reyes Lighting design
Allyson Espinoza Stage manager
Marvin Calle Lighting Director
Jhosimar Sullon Sound
Dennis Hilario Video Technician
Rocío Puelles Cast Coordination and Accompaniment
Roxana Rodríguez Tour Director

Cast

Octavio Bernaza
Jaime Cruz
Lucas Demarchi
Manuel García
Diana Gutierrez
Cristina León Barandiarán
Ximena Rodríguez
Álvaro Toledo

Ticket prices

Members and Members Plus enjoy 20% off ticket prices for this show.

No booking fee. Subject to availability.  

Become a member.

Corporate Members enjoy discounted ticket prices for this show.

2 tickets max per booking. Subject to availability. 

Become a Corporate Member.

£5

Wheelchair spaces, free companion seats may now be booked online.    
Please select the relevant preferences on the access registration page during your booking so we can provide you with the correct information and discounts.    

Booking a wheelchair space:
Select a seat displaying the wheelchair user icon and then select wheelchair user ticket type. The ticket will be priced at the lowest price for that event. If you need an essential companion, please select the E icon next to the wheelchair space you have selected.    

Booking essential companion tickets:
Please select at least two tickets and one of them will be automatically discounted to zero in the basket.    

Booking British Sign Language or Captioned Seats:
Select seats in the area appropriate to your needs.    

Join our access scheme

If you'd like to hear more about accessible events at the Barbican, sign-up to our Access newsletter. 

Groups   
Groups can book at a 20% discount, subject to availability. Contact Groups@barbican.org.uk to make a group booking.   

Schools  
£12*, subject to availability.

Under 16’s   
Save 50%, subject to availability.

*If you are a teacher or group leader planning a trip, you can receive up to £300 towards the cost of a visit to a wide variety of inspiring venues managed by the City of London Corporation. Find out more.

*Excludes £4 booking fee

Reviews

‘A joyous affair‘
The Stage
‘oozes charm, humour and imagination‘
Guardian
‘a production that is a joyous celebration of life and theater in all forms‘
Broadway World
‘One of the most emblematic, vigorous and unforgettable versions of Hamlet‘
E-Urbanidade

Discover

A person in a yellow shirt and blue jeans standing over a green sofa chair, shouting. They are against a background of screens with each screen showing pictures of different men.

Being Hamlet

Meet the cast of Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet as they reflect upon the show's key themes in this video. 

Watch now

Relaxed Performance

The performance of Hamlet on Sun 27 Apr, 3pm will be Relaxed. 

A Relaxed performance is ideal for those who would benefit from a more informal approach to noise and movement in the auditorium or would feel more at ease knowing they could enter and exit freely. 

  • The house will be opened early to allow you more time to find your seats.
  • Latecomer and re-admittance points will be relaxed to allow people to leave and re-enter the auditorium more freely.
  • The house lights will remain slightly raised to during the performance to ensure your safety if you need to move about.
  • Auditorium doors will be kept open during the performance to assist you in entering and exiting the theatre during the performance.
  • The performers are briefed about Relaxed performances and know that you may need to move around and make noise.
  • A quiet chill out space is provided with comfortable seating.
  • Some elements of the show will be sensory adapted. There will be no strobe lighting.

Theatre

You may also like...