About

Hamlet takes the stage one last time to ask for a postponement in Ben Duke's sarcastic take on Shakespeare. Lost Dog performs at Les Brigittines in Brussels from 10 February 2027.

What to expect

Ben Duke uses Shakespeare's Hamlet as the starting point for a sarcastic look at existence, revenge and the stories we cannot escape.

  • Hamlet returns to the stage one last time
  • He argues for a postponement
  • Ben Duke is a British director and choreographer
  • His company Lost Dog has about ten productions
  • Three of them have won awards
  • First time the company performs in Belgium
  • Made for the IN programme of Festival van Avignon 2026

Dates

Questions

When does The last Hamlet start and end?

The last Hamlet is on Wednesday, 10 February 2027, 20:00.

Where is The last Hamlet?

The last Hamlet takes place at Les Brigittines, Petite rue des Brigittines, Bruxelles.

Is this Lost Dog's first time in Belgium?

Yes, the description says it is the first time they perform in Belgium.

Was the show made for a festival?

Yes. The performance was specially made for the IN programme of the Festival van Avignon 2026.

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Getting there

Les Brigittines, Petite rue des Brigittines, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE

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