Eddie Izzard to Perform Acclaimed Production of Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Sydney Opera House
Emmy Award-winning and Tony-nominated performer Eddie Izzard will bring her renowned one-person adaptation of The Tragedy of Hamlet to the Sydney Opera House from June 9 to 21, 2026. The production follows her sold-out performances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Mirroring Shakespeare’s original staging, Izzard will perform on a bare stage, allowing the power of the language and storytelling to command attention. Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell, this interpretation features Eddie portraying all 23 characters in the classic drama.
“I have always gravitated towards playing complex and demanding characters, and Hamlet is the pinnacle,” said Izzard. “This production is for everyone — a timeless drama with an accidental hero. Selina, Mark and I want audiences to see and hear an accessible, touching, scary and dramatic Hamlet.”
Harry Prouse, Acting Head of Contemporary Performance at the Sydney Opera House, noted:
“This is a rare opportunity for Sydney to experience Eddie’s dramatic flair. Her one-person rendering of Shakespeare's classic tragedy offers audiences an intimate, engrossing performance. This is Eddie Izzard and Hamlet as you’ve never seen them before.”
This marks Izzard’s second solo stage project following her acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, which earned rave reviews after performances in New York and London.
Author’s Summary
Eddie Izzard will perform her solo interpretation of Hamlet at the Sydney Opera House in June 2026, embodying 23 roles in a minimalist yet emotionally charged production.