Review (Creative Futures): Half Hour Hamlet
Catherine Lawrence absolutely loves the 2026 Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay Half Hour Hamlet, describing one of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s ‘Shakespeare Shorts’ as ‘a show that absolutely delivers on its promise—and more. Great acting, appropriate staging, fabulous audience interaction, and a high-energy show that is perfect for lovers of Shakespeare and for everyone who was forced to study Shakespeare at school and thought they’d never like to hear another word of the Bard’s work again…’
Sadly Half Hour Hamlet. has finished the very short 2026 Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay run, but QSE members will be returning to the festival stage for their 22nd May Pick & (Re)Mix show at the Arana Hills Community Centre. Pick & (Re)Mix is a show where the audience is in control, which means that you can decide which Shakespeare character makes it to the stage. The program promises ‘hijinks, musical interludes, fun games, dance numbers and plenty of wooden sword-wielding mayhem.’ I just wish I could be there as it’s certain to be a hoot.
Keep an eye on QSE socials for future Shakespeare’s Shorts. And, why not turn to the full review, at Creative Futures Photography’s website, to read more about Half Hour Hamlet…
