McKellen's understated artistry renders Hamlet a prince of all - and any - time and age." The Telegraph were less effusive in the headline of their review, however, declaring: "Ian McKellen's age ...

But I've never seen a "to be or not to be" speech quite like the one in "Grand Theft Hamlet." It is now a speech about life ...

Sam West made it very difficult for audiences to like his Hamlet. He pushed Ophelia and spat in her face at one point. This was a tough, young student prince who lived life on his own terms.

In 1937 he played Hamlet himself, and for a number of years ... Kenneth Branagh took to the stage in 1998 and was watched by real royalty, Prince Charles, who is a big fan of Branagh’s.

The British acting company, Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS), will present William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, “Hamlet” at Hope College on Friday, Jan. 31, and Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in ...