A Two Woman Hamlet

It’s Hamlet, but not as you know it. Two women (and a skull) take on 23 roles between them in 60 minutes, in a spectacularly fun and surprisingly moving theatrical event. This is an unpretentious adaptation, with joys in it for those familiar with Hamlet and those new to the story.

Following the critical success of the original production by Sherman and Friends at the Capitol Fringe (Washington, DC, 2018) and Edinburgh Fringe (2022), The Yorickans developed a fresh take on this irreverent adaptation for a sold-out run at Colchester’s Lakeside Theatre in March 2025.

The team then took the show on tour, performing at the Camden and Colchester Fringe Festivals and the Wickham Theatre in Bristol last year. The Yorickans are delighted to bring the show back to its home turf, now with the two original principal actors (Sharmila Peake and Deanna Strasse) switching over to the other track.

Fun, fast-paced and with a feminist heart, A Two Woman Hamlet is truly a different show with every performance!

Based on an original concept by Mara Sherman, Hannah Sweet and Nicola Collett.

You may also like the following events from Lakeside Theatre:

• This month, 15th January, 06:00 pm, Scratch Night in Colchester
• This month, 23rd January, 07:00 pm, Two Come Home in Colchester
• Next month, 5th February, 07:00 pm, National Theatre Live: Hamlet in Colchester

Also check out other Arts events in Colchester, Theatre events in Colchester, Festivals in Colchester.