I have recently been introduced to Müller's work, and so far I have yet to be disappointed. For those who are familiar with his plays already know that Heiner Müller has a unique approach when portraying Western Culture, Society and Politics...and his play "Hamletmachine" is no exception. This play, which was written in 1977, is based on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and incorporates stronger views on feminism, communism and reformation.
The Castillo Theatre decided to interpret Hamletmachine in their own unique way. Eva Brenner, the director, created her own twist to Müller's play. She strayed from the traditional way of interpreting Hamletmachine by focusing on the idea of hope, using props, and interacting with the audience.
The unorthodox seating arrangement and the simple yet uniquely designed set created the right mood, and hinted to the audience to expect the unexpected. The play itself was quite unusual and out-there, in a good way. The imagery is very bold and graphic, and I constantly asked myself "what the hell is going on?" - followed by a pause, a nod, and a "wow!"
Hamletmachine is one of those shows where you have to let it marinate to really appreciate its brilliance. I have never come across anything like this.
It's certainly not for everybody, but if you're into trying new things, I highly suggest seeing this show. It's very interesting, unusual, provacative and insightful.
I have also come across another review of this show, which will definitely give you more insight to the play. http://theatreiseasy.com/
The show opened up on June 12, and runs until June 28:
Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30pm
Sundays - 2pm
Tickets cost $35 ($10 for Seniors and Students)
For tickets or more information, call Castillo Theatre's box office at 212.941.9400 or visit their website at www.castillo.org
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