January 08, 2004 -

Ottawa -- In response to public demand, the NAC English Theatre is thrilled to offer Ottawa audiences two extra performances on January 26 and 27 at 19:30 of William Shakespeare's greatest revenge tragedy Hamlet, which opens tonight in the NAC Theatre. Director Marti Maraden brings the murder, mayhem and madness of the Court of Denmark to the stage on the Stratford-replica full thrust in the NAC Theatre January 8 to 27 (Preview January 7). Performances are at 19:30 with Saturday matinees January 10, 17 and 24 at 14:00 and one Wednesday matinee on January 14 at 12:30.

The NAC English Theatre is pleased to have the Ottawa Citizen as its media partner for the English Theatre Main Stage 2003-2004 Season.

Hamlet - Listings Info.

• January 8-27 (Preview January 7). No performances Sundays and Mondays (except on Monday, January 27).
  
• NAC Theatre
• 19:30 Tuesday through Saturday and on Monday, January 26
  
• Wednesday matinee for students and seniors at 12:30, January 14
  
• Saturday matinees 14:00, January 10, 17, 24
  
• Tickets available at NAC Box Office in person; through Ticketmaster 755-1111 or on-line through Ticketmaster link www.nac-cna.ca
  
• Tickets from $29.00 to $62.00; Students (with valid student card) may purchase half-price tickets in person at the Box Office.

Other activities related to Hamlet are:

• Pre-Show Chat - An informal discussion before the Saturday Matinee performance - Saturday, January 10 at 13:00 in the NAC Panorama Room Guest Speaker: Professor Irene Makaryk, Graduate Studies Supervisor, University of Ottawa Department of English.
• Thursday Talkbacks - A Post-Performance Question and Answer session with performers - Thursdays, January 15 and 22.

For more information contact:
Laura Denker Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator
National Arts Centre English Theatre
(613) 947 7000 ext. 389;
ldenker@nac-cna.ca

Digital photography: Production images from Hamlet will be available for download in digital format (jpeg) at http://www.nac-cna.ca/media