Eddie Izzard to Perform Acclaimed Production of Shakespeare's HAMLET at Sydney Opera House
Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated artist Eddie Izzard will bring her praised one-person rendition of The Tragedy of Hamlet to the Sydney Opera House in June 2026. The show follows sold-out seasons in the United States and United Kingdom and will run from June 9 to 21, 2026.
Minimalist Staging and Storytelling
In keeping with the original spirit of Hamlet performances, Izzard will perform on a bare stage, focusing entirely on Shakespeare’s language and storytelling. The production, adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell, features Eddie portraying all 23 characters in the classic tragedy.
“I have always gravitated towards playing complex and demanding characters, and Hamlet is the pinnacle," said Izzard. "This production is for everyone — a timeless drama with an accidental hero. Selina, Mark and I want audiences to see and hear an accessible, touching, scary and dramatic Hamlet.”
Production Significance and Reception
Harry Prouse, Acting Head of Contemporary Performance at Sydney Opera House, emphasized the uniqueness of the event:
“This is a rare opportunity for Sydney to experience Eddie’s dramatic flair. Her one-person rendering of Shakespeare's classic tragedy offers audiences an intimate, engrossing performance. This is Eddie Izzard and Hamlet as you’ve never seen them before.”
This marks Izzard's second solo stage production following the very successful, fully sold-out run of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, which received widespread acclaim in New York and London.
Author's summary: Eddie Izzard’s one-person Hamlet at the Sydney Opera House promises an intimate, powerful rendition as she performs all characters on a bare stage, continuing her streak of acclaimed solo shows.