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The Play within the Play: An Adaptation of Hamlet by William Shakespeare

By William Shakespeare, Stephen Evans (Adapted by)
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By William Shakespeare, Stephen Evans (Adapted by)
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The Play within the Play is an adaptation of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. In this version (in two acts), the play has been shortened, the sets and cast simplified, and the scene order revised to some extent. Estimated running time is under two hours. The intent is to make it easier for small and community theaters to produce, and for modern audiences to enjoy, this fascinating play.

Publisher's Note: Non-profit academic and community theaters may present this adaptation on the stage royalt...