Eddie Izzard Brings Solo Performance of Hamlet to Melbourne
Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated performer Eddie Izzard will return to Australia in mid-2026 with her acclaimed solo show, The Tragedy of Hamlet. In this unique adaptation, Izzard performs all 23 characters of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy by herself.
About the Production
After sold-out seasons in the US and UK, where the show received two major drama award nominations, The Tragedy of Hamlet is set to captivate Australian audiences. The production is adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell.
On a bare stage, with no props or elaborate sets, Eddie Izzard relies solely on Shakespeare’s words and storytelling, embodying princes, ghosts, scholars, tyrants, courtiers, lovers, fools, and poets alike.
Performance Style
This approach reflects the origins of Hamlet’s performances by stripping the play back to its essentials and emphasizing the power of the language and character shifts. Eddie’s versatility shines as she seamlessly switches between the full range of characters throughout the revenge tale.
"Prince Hamlet’s quest for revenge after his father’s murder becomes a showcase for Izzard’s versatility as she shifts between men, women, ghosts, scholars, tyrants, courtiers, lovers, fools and poets."
About Eddie Izzard
Known for pushing theatrical boundaries, Eddie Izzard has spent decades performing marathon stand-up shows in multiple languages and solo adaptations of classic literature like Charles Dickens.