William Shakespeare's Hamlet now showing in San Angelo theatre

San Angelo's Be Theatre 2023 Shakespeare on the Concho is presenting Hamlet April 20-30 at the Black Box Theatre.

"The idea behind Shakespeare on the Concho is that William Shakespeare was an entertainer," the theatre's website stated. "So, if his plays are boring or do not entertain there is really no sense in performing them. Of course, people cannot be entertained if they do not understand. So, all performances are from adapted scripts, edited both for language and occasional content."

People can preview and find out more about the shows done and upcoming shows each year on the Be Theatre website as well as find other resources about Shakespeare and his work.

"Our desire is to make Shakespeare accessible for the ordinary West Texan," according to the website. "No Elizabethan costumes are used the actors are only a few feet away and sometimes they may be right in among you."

Performances are in the spring each year, this year running from April 20-23 and April 28-30 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays at 82 Gillis Street.

"Our Shakespeare on the Concho productions have a reduced ticket cost as well to ensure it is accessible to all patrons," according to the website. "Please join us for a unique theatre experience that brings the works of Shakespeare to life in a thrilling and intimate setting."

Tickets are $15 for ages 16 and up and can be found online at betheatre.thundertix.com.

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