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Spirit of the Dane was first Performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016 and had a successful run there. Since then the play has been reworked and we're ready for another run. You can find more information about our company and on the play on our website: www.theatreforasmallspace.org.
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Spirit of the Danedrawss the character of Hamletfrom the intraverse (the home of all fictional characters) into a lecture hall where a young, progressive Literature Scholar is lecturing on him. Hamlet is not happy about being misinterpreted and changed by new, post-modern readings of his play and pours out his dissatisfaction to the lecturer, Rose, and the audience. Since Hamlet, the character, loves acting and plays (he puts one on in his play) he is upset that William Shakespeare wrote great speeches for other characters than himself. He is particularly jealous of Macbeth and, because he demonstrates how the famous Tommorrow and Tommorrow speech could fit into his play, he draws Lady MacBeth from the intraverse. She is not happy either and scolds Hamlet for stealing all the other characters lines and through their argument come to the realization that their purpose, the purpose of the plays, tragedy in particular, is to move the audience and perhaps show them how NOT to be.
Spirit of the Dane is a play for Shakespeare aficionados', lovers of the theatre, and anyone who just loves a funny, and moving night out!
Coming in June at
Santa Monica Playhouse!
Comments from our Edinburgh Fringe produciton of
Spirit of the Dane!
Spirit of the Dane is a delightful combination of cheeky, vulnerable, and… hauntingly beautiful to watch… Cronin’s Hamlet reminds me of the eccentric, slightly mad, English Professor you had at university… His ramblings and musings are fascinating and contain some deliciously clever comic moments.” - Broadway Baby
“A fun imaginative and clever show! Brilliant!”
“And amazing perspective… very clever and hugely entertaining.”
“An amazing show that runs with the idea of what Shakespeare’s most famous characters think about their stories… Interesting and funny at the same time!”
Actor/ Writer Mark Aaron says:
“Tony Cronin's "Spirit of the Dane" packs an emotional and intellectual punch. Tony has managed to take his heralded 2017 "Edinburgh Fringe" debut, perfect it and stage it gloriously at The Santa Monica Playhouse. It's possibly my best LA theatre experience in decades. The cast fully embodies their respective parts and make the experience almost transcendental. I laughed, I cried and I'll see it again.”
Actor/ Acting Teacher Elizabeth Gamza says:
“Spirit of the Dane is a wonderful night of theater. It's both entertaining and thought-provoking. Anthony Cronin's writing explores ideas in a fresh and interesting way. The performances are deep, rich and committed. This play will make you laugh, touch your heart and make you examine your own life.”
The Cast of Spirit of the Dane, Human and Fictional
Rose Darling and Lady M
Hammie looking happy for once.
Lady M helps Rose with the in and outs of pre-whomping protocols.
Lady M and Rose find something ammusing.
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