The 2nd Hong Kong International Shakespeare Festival: Ophelia, The Study of the Object (Poland)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The forgotten girl in Shakespeare’s play finally refuses to stay silent!

A new biography of Ophelia — full of hypotheses, written with tenderness, speculative yet plausible, placing at the forefront what in the renowned Hamlet remained only in the background.

Ophelia. An Object Study offers a bold and fresh reinterpretation of Hamlet, shifting the focus of the drama onto a character long marginalised. The performance begins where the classic tragedy usually ends: on a stage filled with remnants — costumes, fabrics, water, and props — from which a new story emerges. Through object theatre and metatheatrical dialogue, the creators draw attention to what is silent and often overlooked, crafting a world of meaning brought to life through different objects. Water, garments, and simple gestures become carriers of memory, violence, love, and power, revealing Ophelia as a strong, fully realised figure. The production balances poetic abstraction with the stark clarity of experience, merging subtlety with a critical reflection on history and drama hierarchies. Awarded the Prospero’s Book for its intellectual depth and formal sophistication, Ophelia. An Object Study invites the audience to linger in thought long after the curtain falls.

Date and Time

13–14 June 2026 (Saturday to Sunday)
3pm, 8pm

Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes without intermission