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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.
