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What to know about Hamlet and Zombies

By Shelley Graham,
July 01, 2025 12:52 PM

Know Before You Go

Hamlet and Zombies by Will Averill (based on the play by William Shakespeare)

Director: David Morgan

YOUNG COMPANY
This play is part of our BYU Theatre Young Company touring production, touring to elementary and middle schools across Utah during winter semester, 2026.

Adaptation: This is a contemporary and innovative exploration of the classic Shakespearean tale, using director David Morgan's talents for mask performance and physical theatre.

Run Time: approximately 50 minutes

Location: Studio Theatre at BYU West Campus

About the show:
Shakespeare meets the undead in this hilarious, high-octane mashup where Denmark is rotten—and not just from corruption. This classic tragedy is reanimated with zombie mayhem, spectral masks, and surprisingly heartfelt moments. As Hamlet wrestles with revenge, the walking dead descend on Elsinore, threatening to upstage the drama with some comedic plot twists of their own. Whether you're Team Shakespeare or Team Zombie Apocalypse, there's something for everyone in this undead Danish disaster. 

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