Suzy Eddie Izzard wanted a chance to take on Shakespeare. She’s now playing every role in ‘Hamlet.’

Suzy Eddie Izzard has never lacked for chutzpah. As a person and performer, the British stand-up comic has always lived with ...

Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' Gets a Stunning Anime Reimagining in Extended Preview of Mamoru Hosoda's 'Scarlet' [Exclusive]

Accompanying the release of Scarlet on digital, a new extended preview explores Mamoru Hosoda's ambitious anime adaptation of Hamlet.

‘Hamnet’ is making audiences break down in tears – and upending beliefs about male grief

Her perfect love for her children is made palpable through her vigilant care for them – in health, sickness and death. And yet, “Hamnet” would not be “Hamnet” without Shakespeare and the way his ...
Toronto Star

Eddie Izzard is playing all 23 roles in ‘Hamlet’ in Toronto. She says it’s no big deal

A few years ago, when Izzard imagined mounting a solo version of William Shakespeare’s defining tragedy, the whole idea was the British actor would embody all 23 roles.
Chicago Sun-Times

Review: ‘Hamnet’ breathes life into circumstances that helped inspire one of the greatest plays ever written

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The Hollywood Reporter

How Laurence Olivier’s ‘Hamlet’ Set the Stage for Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’

‘Hamet’ is competing in eight Oscar categories this year, seven decades after ‘Hamlet’ scored four wins (including best picture). By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter More than seven decades ...
The Guardian

My Father’s Shadow to Hamlet: the week in rave reviews

A subtle coming-of-age tale set in 90s Nigeria about an absent father, and Riz Ahmed brilliantly reimagines Shakespeare’s tortured prince. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the ...
KPBS

Japanese anime 'Scarlet' reimagines 'Hamlet' for the big screen

Cinema Junkie has two movie recommendations: opening today, "Scarlet," a Japanese anime featuring a sword-wielding princess bent on revenge; and on Monday, "Wings," the 1927 film that won the first ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Scarlet,’ an animated take on ‘Hamlet,’ mines an unlikely strain of compassion

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Currently nominated for multiple Oscars, Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” traces how the immeasurable sorrow of losing a ...
Decider

Is ‘Hamnet’ a True Story?

The Oscar front-runner Hamnet is now available to buy and rent on digital platforms, which means many more people are catching up on this heart-breaking period drama. Hamnet was directed by ...
The Guardian

Hamlet review – Riz Ahmed’s tortured prince drives chilling modern take through London’s streets

Timothy Spall and Art Malik co-star in Aneil Karia’s intelligent and stark retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy, set in the world of shady family business Screenwriter Michael Lesslie and director Aneil ...
London Evening Standard

‘Culture is something that we all share’: Riz Ahmed on his South Asian Hamlet

Riz Ahmed says he hopes his contemporary South Asian take on Hamlet will encourage audiences to see themselves in the story. The 43-year-old British-Pakistani actor said it has taken 13 years to adapt ...