In the Name of Hamlet

Name: In the Name of Hamlet
Start: 2026-05-17T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Jatka78

took place · 17 May 2026

Jatka78, Prague

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Description was written before the event

A theatrical performance inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, taking place at Jatka78 in Prague.

About the venue: Jatka78

Jatka78 is a multifunctional cultural venue housed in a former slaughterhouse at the Holešovice Market (halls 7 and 8) in Prague 7. It offers ideal conditions for contemporary circus, dance, non-verbal, alternative and puppet theatre. The space serves as the home stage of Cirk La Putyka, DEKKADANCERS and Heaven's Gate, and is open to Czech and international companies for residencies, shows, workshops, conferences and exhibitions. The venue includes a Great Hall, Small Stage, Training Hall, Gallery, and Bar & Bistro.

Bubenské nábřeží 306/13, 170 00 Praha 7 Get directions

About: William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the history of literature. His body of work includes over 30 plays, ranging from tragedies such as Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet to comedies like Twelfth Night, as well as an extensive collection of sonnets.

100+

game translation languages

~39

theatrical plays

154

sonnets

$108.1M

box office earnings of Hamnet (2025)

What's new

2026-01
The film Hamnet (directed by Chloé Zhao, with Paul Mescal as Shakespeare) received eight Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Best Actress (Jessie Buckley).
2025-12
The film Hamnet had a wide release in the USA on December 12, 2025 and was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2026.
2025-09
The film Hamnet had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in August 2025 and won the People's Choice Award at TIFF.

Tracks

HamletShakespeare's most translated play, over 75 languages; basis of the film Hamlet (2025)

Romeo a JulieTragedy performed in more than 24 countries, basis of countless film and theatrical adaptations

MacbethDark tragedy of power, one of the most frequently performed plays in world repertoire

Sen noci svatojánskéShakespeare's most beloved comedy, regularly performed in summer open-air productions

Sonety (154 sonetů)Poetry collection published in 1609; Sonnet 18 is among the most famous poems in English literature

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