HAMLETMACHINE
Theatre, 2026
FILM PRODUCTION DETAILS
Experimental Festival
AFDA Study Year: Year 3
Genre: Theatre
Running Time: 58
Rating: PG
Viewing Restriction: 16
Hamletmachine takes place in a dystopian world where political oppression and violence reign. The play is divided into five sections, each presenting a different perspective on the central themes and characters. While the play retains some elements of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," it deviates significantly in terms of narrative structure and character development. The setting is a postmodern landscape, where the play's characters exist in a state of constant flux, questioning their identities and their roles in a chaotic society.
CAST
Alexis - Engelbrecht
Azukiwe - Gwetshe
Ngcali - Jafta
Sabrina - Kloft
Naesha - Samuels
JuanLee - Simons
Lea Van Der - Merwe
Asakhe - Zibi
Lusiwe - Zungu
CREW
Writer - Heiner Muller
Director - Servane A Lewane
Executive Producer - Thato Mathole
Costume, Make-up and Styling - Asiphe Lili
Sound Design - Thato Mathole
