Eddie Izzard's acclaimed 'The Tragedy of Hamlet' to tour Australia

Eddie Izzard's Acclaimed 'The Tragedy of Hamlet' to Tour Australia

Australian audiences will have the chance to witness Eddie Izzard's remarkable acting in this one-woman show. Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated performer Eddie Izzard will bring her praised solo performance of The Tragedy of Hamlet to Australia in June 2026, following sold-out runs in the US and UK.

Award Nominations and Performance Style

The show has been nominated for two drama awards: the New York Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and the New York Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award. In line with the original staging of Hamlet, Eddie performs on a bare stage, allowing Shakespeare’s language and storytelling to shine.

Production and Adaptation

Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell, this production features Eddie portraying all 23 characters in the classic tragedy. The story follows Prince Hamlet, who seeks revenge after the death of the King of Denmark, leading to a series of events that unravel both family and state.

Characters include men, women, ghosts, scholars, tyrants, courtiers, lovers, fools, and poets.

“I have always gravitated towards playing complex and demanding characters,” Eddie said, “and Hamlet is the pinnacle. 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.”

This unique interpretation highlights the timeless nature of Shakespeare’s work through a powerful, multi-character solo performance.

Author’s summary: Eddie Izzard's versatile and acclaimed one-woman rendition of Hamlet is set to captivate Australian audiences with its raw storytelling and dynamic portrayal of all 23 characters in June 2026.

OUTinPerth — 2025-11-07