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Cost
Standard price: $53 - $62
Companion card: $0
Discount: https://tickets.rising.melbourne/hamlet?promo=9044
Booking required
When
08 June 2025
Start time: 6pm
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes
Where
Arts & Cultural Building, University, 15 Monash Road, Parkville VIC, Australia
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RISING and UMAV present Hamlet by Teatro La Plaza. A neurodiverse cast give “to be or not to be?” a new, life-affirming perspective in this dazzling Shakespearean mash-up.
It’s funny. It’s moving. It’s tragi-comic theatre that stays true while toppling the throne to get somewhere new. Eight performers with Down syndrome joyously deconstruct Hamlet in this adaptation from Peruvian theatre company Teatro La Plaza. They share their frustrations. They reveal their desires. They deliver the big soliloquy all at once—in rap form.
In a world that often pushes many people aside, this Hamlet focuses on the importance of community rather than the story of one depressed Danish prince. Along the way, it uncorks the essence of the story and lets it fizz.
This is a relaxed performance.
Open to everyone, Relaxed Performances (or sessions) have been specifically designed to create a safe and welcoming environment for people who feel they might benefit from a more relaxed environment. These can be ideal for Autistic folks, and neurodivergent folks in general. But also those living with anxiety and depression, who have highly emotionally demanding work who want a lower sensory impact performance, or those who feel alienated by the standard audience expectations.
Accessibility
Event Access
Captioning
Please note that the captions for this show are English subtitles, and may not be suitable for some members of the audience who require hearing assistance.
Relaxed Performance
Sun 08 June, 6pm. More information on Relaxed Performances.
Assistive Listening System
Available for all shows at the venue. More information on the UMAC website.
Assistance Animals
Registered assistance animals are welcome. Drinking water can be provided on request. Please notify us of your requirements when booking so we can allocate your seats appropriately and assist with your visit. If you require further information, please contact the UMAC team via umac-info@unimelb.edu.au.
Access pack: https://melbournefestival.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/brandNcommercial/Efgjk3lEfEZBhc340yFyqy8B0EtRxqZvbzb4yYCaXBH4xA?e=CvAfGf
Venue Access
ACCESSIBLE PARKING AND DROP-OFF
The venue is Wheelchair Accessible.
Guests can be dropped off and picked up by taxi, ride-share or personal vehicle at the circular Gate 4 entrance at top of Monash Rd off Swanston St within a 30m distance to main door of building.
There are limited accessible drop off parking spaces available at the Gate 4 entrance for a 15-minute time period. Longer-term Accessible parking is available across Swanston St on Faraday St and within the Ace Parking carpark also on Faraday St.
Entering the Venue
The Union Theatre is a state of the art 398-seat proscenium arch theatre with an orchestra pit, automated flying system, industry standard audio and lighting production capacity suitable for a wide range professional theatre presentations, concerts and events.
The Union Theatre is located on Level 2 of the Arts & Cultural Building, directly adjacent to the Guild Theatre. It is accessible via lift, escalator, or stairs from Monash Road or from the base of the Amphitheatre. Venue Management and Union House Theatre offices are located on Level 3
Wheelchair Access
The Union Theatre is located on Level 2 of the Arts and Culture Building. It is accessible via elevator, escalator, and stairs from Monash Road or the base of the Ampitheatre.
The floor of the venue is mostly flat and suitable for wheelchairs and other mobility aids. The Building is designed to have provision of equal access to all spaces including the dressing rooms, the stage, orchestra pit, control room, and all sound-mix positions in all theatres.
Wheelchair positions are available in both venues, subject to availability. In the Union Theatre these are located on both sides of the Stalls (Row F) and Dress Circle (Row C).
If there are access requirements that need assistance, please email us at access@rising.melbourne or UMAC team at umac-info@unimelb.edu.au
More information on the venue’s access services, visit UMAC website
Access pack: https://melbournefestival.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/brandNcommercial/Efgjk3lEfEZBhc340yFyqy8B0EtRxqZvbzb4yYCaXBH4xA?e=CvAfGf
Event type
by Deaf and/or disabled artists
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