The fate of Ophelia: New ‘Hamlet’ production coming to Shakespeare Tavern

If you ve been grooving to Taylor Swift s new hit single The Fate of Ophelia The Atlanta Shakespeare Company is offering an opportunity to see where the literary reference originated Shakespeare s Hamlet Running Nov - at Shakespeare Tavern the classic tale recounts a murdered king who drives his son Prince Hamlet to seek vengeance setting in motion a spiral of deception madness and death that seals the fate of Denmark s royal family Directed by Andrew Houchins and Kati Grace Kirby the cast includes Mary Ruth Ralston in the titular role Gabi Anderson as Ophelia Kelly Criss as Queen Gertrude and O Neil Delapenha taking on the dual roles of King Claudius and the Ghost of King Hamlet Performances will be held Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays at p m and Sundays at p m excluding Thanksgiving which will not feature any shows that day In advance to the show s opening night The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse will host preview performances of Hamlet on Nov and Additionally the venue will also offer a free post-show Q A with the play s cast and creative association for one night only on Nov Doors to the Tavern open an hour and fifteen minutes before curtain for dinner and drinks featuring a British pub-style menu by Bardic Inspiration Catering along with a selection of beers wines sodas and other beverages Tickets range from to depending on seating and performance date Special discounts are also available for students educators seniors military members and groups Seating is first-come first-served within each section main floor box seats and balcony Tickets are at present available online at www shakespearetavern com or through the box office at - - ext or boxoffice shakespearetavern com The post The fate of Ophelia New Hamlet production coming to Shakespeare Tavern appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta