Hamlet
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Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre

The tragedy you know, reimagined through dance.
By popular demand, Leo Mujić's Hamlet returns to Brisbane for an encore season following its acclaimed Australian premiere in 2026.
Audiences were captivated by this bold and emotionally charged interpretation of Shakespeare's enduring tragedy. Set to sweeping music by Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saëns, this gripping dance drama transforms one of literature's greatest stories into an unforgettable theatrical experience. Classical ballet technique meets visceral storytelling as Prince Hamlet navigates a world of grief, betrayal, revenge and moral uncertainty.
Driven by powerful ensemble choreography and compelling performances, Hamlet reveals the emotional intensity at the heart of Shakespeare's masterpiece. Richly atmospheric and astonishingly human, it is a ballet that speaks as powerfully today as it has for generations.
The recorded music of Hamlet is engineered using the highest quality sound and features the Russian National Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, and Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Price
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Pricing
To request a group booking call Queensland Ballet at (07) 3013 6666
Single Tickets From
| Adult$157 |
| Concession$134 |
| 30 years & under$126 |
| Child$79 |
| Group$134 |
| School Group$40 |
Fees
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Venue
Talbot Theatre Thomas Dixon Centre
406 Montague Road West End QLD 4101
Credits

Leo Mujić
Choreographer

Bálint Rauscher
Assistant Choreographer & Dramaturg

Camille Saint-Saëns
Music

Stefano Katunar
Set Designer

Manuela Paladin Šabanović
Costume Designer

Aleksandar Čavlek
Lighting Designer

Svebor Zgurić
Sound Engineer

Ben Hughes
Revival Lighting Designer
Performances
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#The Story of Hamlet

Act I
Grieving the death of his father, Prince Hamlet is shaken further when his mother, Queen Gertrude, hastily marries his uncle Claudius, now king of Denmark. As the court celebrates, Hamlet encounters the ghost of his dead father who reveals he was murdered by Claudius and demands revenge.
Consumed by doubt and rage, Hamlet’s behaviour grows erratic, pushing away his beloved Ophelia and alarming the court. To confirm the truth, Hamlet stages a play that reenacts the murder — and Claudius’ guilty reaction exposes him, but Hamlet hesitates to take action.
In a heated confrontation with his mother, Hamlet mistakenly kills Polonius. The ghost returns to warn him, while Gertrude, unable to see it, believes her son has lost his mind. Hamlet departs into darkness, the tragedy accelerating toward inevitable ruin.

Act II
Hamlet hides Polonius’ body as Claudius orders a search through the castle. Fearing for his life, Claudius sends Hamlet to England under guard, secretly arranging his execution.
On the journey, Hamlet uncovers the plot and turns it against Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Meanwhile, Ophelia descends into madness after her father’s death and drowns herself, devastating her brother Laertes, who swears revenge.
Returning to Denmark, Hamlet reflects on life and death in a graveyard, only to be confronted by Ophelia’s funeral. He reveals his love for her and clashes with Laertes. Claudius and Laertes conspire to kill Hamlet through a staged duel, using poison as their weapon.
At court, betrayal unfolds rapidly: Gertrude drinks from a poisoned cup, Laertes and Hamlet wound each other with a poisoned blade, and Gertrude dies. With his final strength, Hamlet kills Claudius and charges Horatio to tell his story. As Hamlet dies, Fortinbras arrives and claims the throne, bringing the tragedy to its close.
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Proudly Touring Queensland
19 - 20 February 2027
Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
As part of our commitment to sharing the transformative power of dance with communities across Queensland, we are delighted to open our 2027 season in Toowoomba with Shakespeare's most famous tragedy.
This Toowoomba Season is not included in 2027 Season Packages. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 4 November 2026.











