About
Ben Duke and Lost Dog bring The last Hamlet to Les Brigittines, Brussels, 10–13 February 2027. The show starts from the idea of a final Hamlet, after which Shakespeare's play makes way for new stories for new times.
What to expect
Ben Duke uses Shakespeare's Hamlet, a classic among classics, as the starting point for a sarcastic look at existence, revenge, and the stories we cannot seem to escape.
- Hamlet's play has been cancelled.
- He takes the stage one last time.
- He brings new arguments for postponement.
- Ben Duke is a British director and choreographer.
- His company Lost Dog has about ten productions.
- Three of them have won awards.
- First Lost Dog performance in Belgium.
- Made for IN programme 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 until 23:59.
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 Lost Dog performs in Belgium, with this production.
Was it made for Festival van Avignon 2026?
Yes. The description says the performance was specially made for the IN programme of 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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