Hamlet, Ophelia, and the Makeup Artist: A New Hamlet Featuring Only Three Characters

Theater Company Nanhee's 'Hamlet, The Dead Speak No Words' Revival

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] Theater company Nanhee will perform "Hamlet, the Dead Do Not Speak" at Seochon Gonggan Sero from February 19 to March 1.

"Hamlet, the Dead Do Not Speak" is a modernized adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," condensed into three characters. The three characters are Hamlet, Ophelia, and a makeup artist.

"Hamlet, the Dead Do Not Speak" borrows from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" but paradoxically aims to convey the voices of the living in our time rather than those of the dead, as suggested by the title. It also seeks a new horizon beyond traditional theatrical dialogues by exploring poetic monologues and lengthy speeches.

"Hamlet, the Dead Do Not Speak" premiered last September at Sero One-Act Theater. It was later selected for the Korea Arts Council's mid- to long-term performing arts creation support project, enabling a revival performance.

Actors Jang Sung-ik, Yang Dong-tak, and Bae Sun-hee, who performed in the premiere, will also appear in the revival. Tickets are available for purchase through Interpark.

Theater company Nanhee was founded by playwright Kim Myung-hwa. Kim debuted as a playwright in 1997 and has been actively working as a director since founding Nanhee in 2017. Especially after establishing the company, she has been exploring origins through works such as "Dionysus Under the Magnolia," a modern adaptation of the Dionysus myth, which is the origin of ancient Greek tragedy.

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