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To be, or not to be….
That was the question Hamlet famously pondered in Shakespeare's renowned play. The question discussed during this
staged trial embodies that philosophical conundrum, and also delves into the legal issues of the troubled Prince's actions.
Can Hamlet be held criminally responsible for the murder of Polonius?
In 1995, the original one-act version of Hamlet on Trial was written by Elizabeth Falk, New York
Director, for a fundraising gala for the benefit of, and at the behest of Shakespeare's Globe London, where she was the first woman ever to direct. Elizabeth went on to
direct a further three productions in 1997, 2000 and 2003.
View Elizabeth's extensive career at:
http://www.elizabethfalk.com/resume.html
Hamlet on Trial places the story of Hamlet in
a contemporary setting featuring a real judge, a real prosecuting attorney and a real defense attorney. The production will also have a real jury of 13 people picked
from a jury pool made up of participating members of the legal fraternity of Western Australia.
This production will feature real actors in the key roles of Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia and the Ghost of
Hamlet's father. The production will cast Aboriginal actors and crew wherever possible in line with Jiriki Performing Arts purpose statement.
Hamlet on Trial is now in the feasibility
stage and will potentially be the first production for Jiriki Performing Arts.
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