| Glyndebourne Festival - Hamlet Reviews | 25 April 2024 |
David Butt Philip (Hamlet), Jennifer France (Ophelia)
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Jennifer France (Ophelia), David Butt Philip (Hamlet)
Jennifer France (Ophelia), Louise Winter (Gertrude)
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HamletGlyndebourne FestivalGlyndebourne on TourNo. of reviews: 10 | |
A thoroughly engaging and challenging but finally very rewarding piece |
 26 Nov 17 / The Reviews Hub |
Glyndebourne’s touring version of new opera Hamet is truly top-notch |
| 20 Nov 17 / Eastern Daily Press |
The angry petulance of David Butt Philip’s Hamlet is evident from this opening scene |
| 6 Nov 17 / Opera Today |
Brett Dean's Hamlet in strong revival and mesmerising performances |
| 30 Oct 17 / Planet Hugill |
David Butt Philip leads a marvellous new cast in this fine-tuned touring production of Brett Dean’s masterly opera |
| 30 Oct 17 / The Observer |
A strong second cast for Brett Dean's new opera as it goes on tour |
| 26 Oct 17 / What's on Stage |
David Butt Philip triumphs as the prince |
| 26 Oct 17 / Classical Source |
There were magnificent performances all round |
| 26 Oct 17 / Music OMH |
David Butt Philip is a revelation as Shakespeare’s tortured prince |
| 24 Oct 17 / The Guardian |
“Or not to be”: dislocated Shakespeare as Brett Dean’s Hamlet is revived for Glyndebourne’s tour |
| 23 Oct 17 / Bachtrack |
Production details
Cast
Butt Philip, Winter, France, Dazeley, Lloyd-Roberts, Bannatyne-Scott, Ring, Charlesworth, Enticknap, Hall
(c) Ward (d) Armfield
Performance dates
21, 24, 27 October, 3, 17, 24 November, 1 December 2017 (various locations)
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