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"Hamlet-Multitud" arrives at Matucana 100 with acclaimed contemporary reinterpretation
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"Hamlet-Multitud" arrives at Matucana 100 with acclaimed contemporary reinterpretation

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The contemporary reinterpretation of "Hamlet-Multitud" is debuting at Matucana 100 after a successful run at Teatro UC.
  • The play features Vicente Almuna in the lead role, with a cast including Julio Milostich and Ximena Rivas.
  • It explores themes of power, violence, and shared responsibility in a society facing crisis.

The acclaimed play "Hamlet-Multitud" is beginning a new season at the Teatro Principal de Matucana 100. This contemporary reinterpretation of Shakespeare's classic drew over 7,000 spectators and completed more than 30 performances during its run at the Teatro UC.

Directed by Claudia Echenique, the production reimagines the tormented prince as the voice of a multitude. The play delves into pressing societal issues, questioning power structures, the nature of violence, and the concept of shared responsibility within a society in crisis.

Vicente Almuna leads the cast in the titular role of Hamlet. He is joined by Julio Milostich, who portrays the ghost of the murdered king, and Ximena Rivas as Queen Gertrudis. The ensemble also includes a notable group of performers and a citizen choir, adding a unique dimension to the production.

"Hamlet-Multitud" will be staged at the Teatro Principal de Matucana 100 from July 23 to August 2. Tickets are currently available for purchase through the cultural center's website and Ticketplus.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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