Eddie Izzard: Hamlet NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You’d like to see a version of Hamlet with STYLE. Izzard performs every character, which sometimes offers a good laugh w/o ever being silly.

Don't see it if You’re not a Shakespeare fan. The clever construct of the one man show does not make it any less Shakespeare-y, but it is less I man-y. Read more

See it if you are a fan of Izzard, like Shakespeare, and enjoy one actor playing all of the roles in the epic Hamlet.

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of Shakespeare and/or prefer a more traditional storytelling (multiple actors) of this great play.

See it if Eddie plays all the roles and manages to make them all feel like different people with NO props. It's impressive work & surprisingly funny.

Don't see it if You want a full production or any costumes; this is abridged & just one person on an empty stage. It works, but more as novelty than canon.

See it if You like Susan Eddie Izzard and would like to see a one man shown of Hamlet

Don't see it if Shakespeare in any form isn't your thing

See it if See it if you like Izzard and/or Shakespeare. Clever abridged version of Hamlet played by one actor.

Don't see it if You want to see a full production/version of Hamlet.

See it if If you enjoyed Great Expectations by Izzard you will like this on.

Don't see it if Like Great Expectations it gets slow in the middle.

See it if you're an Eddie Izzard fanatic & forgiving re: "Hamlet" interpretations that don't quite work. Also, Tyler Elich's lighting is exceptional.

Don't see it if you expect clear character delineation, a driving narrative, Izzard's comedic chops on full display, or deep explorations of the monologues. Read more

See it if you want to marvel at a truly unique performance. No sets, costumes, just Eddie, her acting talent, light changes and sound effects.

Don't see it if You aren’t a fan of Shakespeare, or might not be familiar with the story of Hamlet, or don’t like one-person shows. Read more