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2021 Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actress in Theater

One of the most anticipated NTCK productions finally takes the stage!

Previously, the NTCK’s Hamlet could not welcome its audience face-to-face on stage due to COVID-19. Much to the dismay of many, it was only made available through the online theater program. This year, that very play finally takes the stage at Myeongdong Theater! Responding to the massive demand for a rerun, Hamlet returns with an overwhelming sense of immersion and a commanding presence, sure to be the hottest production this summer! Standing on stage for the first time in four years, Princess Hamlet declares for all to hear:

“My play is not over yet. I am back on stage.”

A timeless masterpiece transcending 400 years!
The most contemporary Hamlet you’ll ever see!

Hamlet is an immortal masterpiece by world-renowned playwright William Shakespeare. Even after more than 400 years, this revered classic remains very much alive. In this production by the National Theater Company of Korea, contemporary variations are added to the original framework. Theater director Boo Sae-rom scrupulously portrays the journey of Hamlet, the crown princess transformed into an evil princess, and fearlessly delves into the profound depths of human nature. Jeong Jin-sae’s new adaptation infuses the original with modern relevance and topicality, presenting a subtle examination of the characters’ desires. Under the classic question “To be or not to be,” the honed blades of desire clash dynamically, generating a powerful thrill for today's audiences.

Synopsis

Following the sudden death of the old king, a commission of inquiry is established, and soon the case is “closed on reasonable grounds”. Claudius, Hamlet’s uncle, overtakes her in the line of succession, ascends the throne, and marries her mother, Queen Gertrude. Hamlet witnesses the former king’s funeral and the new king’s wedding, which take place one after the other. Distraught and confused, she begins to suspect the circumstances of her father's death and seeks to uncover the truth...

Original Play by William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is England’s most celebrated playwright and poet. He is known as the greatest storyteller in history, weaving timeless and compelling tales with his exquisite flair for language and incomparable penmanship. His masterful writing continues to captivate audiences today. His works transcend time and space, addressing universal themes that resonate with modern audiences and stir the hearts of viewers around the world.

Major Works
Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night 

Adapted by Jung Jin-se
CEO, Theater Moon | Jeong Jin-sae is actively engaged in the world of theatre as a playwright, director, critic and editor. He has established his own unique style, creating works that incorporate exuberant imagination into language-based original plays. 

Major Works
Adaptations: Waning Crescent, or the Way You Remember the World, Ggokdugak Sigannoreum
Writing and Directing: When Your Left Hand Holds My Left Hand and Their Left Hand, Camino de Far East Siberia, Actress-1, Actress-2, Lonely Dog, Troubled Man, Sad Cat, 2021 University Academic Proficiency Test Integrated Social Exploration Area

Awards
2022 Dong-A Theater Award for Best Play (Camino de Far East Siberia)
2021 Baeksang Arts Award for Best Newcomer 
2021 College Scholastic Ability Test Integrated Social Studies
2021 Red Awards Prix Un Certain Regard (Lonely Dog, Troubled Man, Sad Cat)

Directed by Pu Sae-rom
CEO, Theatre Company Dalnara Dongbaekkot | After starting her career in theater as a scenographer, Boo Sae-rom founded the theater company Dalnara Dongbaekkot in 2011 and made her directorial debut. Her works raise critical questions about contemporary society and offer a warm gaze towards the darker sides of society as well as the marginalized. Excelling at both adapting foreign classics to a Korean context and working with original plays rooted in reality, she has established herself as one of the foremost directors in the Korean theater scene today.

Major Works
M. Butterfly, 20th Century Blues, Lullaby, The Invisible Hand, Mouth Piece, Sunshine Warriors, That Dog, A Step Two Centimeters Shorter, Ropoongchan Traveling Troupe, Dalnara Serial Drama  

Awards
2021 Performance & Theory Award for Best Work (Lullyby)
2016 The Korean Theater Review Best 7 Performances (Sunshine Warriors)
2013 Seoul Theater Festival Young Theater Artist Award