Introduction

Cult band reinvents Shakespeare

Macao is about to experience the thrill of punk cabaret brought by one of its most internationally revered interpreters. British cult band The Tiger Lillies and Danish Theatre Republique co-stage a powerful visual and musical performance of Hamlet as never seen before.

Turned into a blend of dazzling circus acts, video projections, and live music, Shakespeare's immortal tale of duplicity, murder, and love tells the gruesome story of a young man faced with the duty to avenge his father's death. Conceived by theatre director Martin Tulinius and band leader Martyn Jacques, this piece is a two-hour blast of theatrical seduction, taking on deception and the utter futility of existence. The play's explosion of sound and images finely illustrates the moment of Hamlet's inevitable destruction in a thriving creative venture between exquisite performers.

The Tiger Lillies are back on the road after touring the world with a long-praised lineup of spine-tingling songs about London's pickpockets and other outlaws. Martyn Jacques sings and acts to incarnate an omnipotent game master, lending his voice to a unique suite of newly composed songs. These tunes keep the band on the dark trail of earlier shows like the one that brought them to Macao five years ago.

Created in 2012 in Denmark, the land of Hamlet, this extravagant, sophisticated joint venture re-imagines Shakespeare's classic masterpiece, transforming it into an astounding, Brechtian-style "Opera Grotesque." Through a combination of intense acting, innovative stage design, and thought-provoking visuals, this show promises to conquer with signature sets of macabre songs on a poetic journey to the essence of tragedy.

Event Details

• Performance Date: September 1, 2016
• Show Time: 20:00
• Duration: Approximately 145 minutes, with a 20-minute intermission
• Language: Performed in English with Chinese subtitles
• Age Limit: Recommended for ages 13 and above. All attendees require a ticket.

Ticket Information

• Standard Ticket Prices: MOP 250, MOP 200, MOP 150*, MOP 100* (*Subject to availability)
• Public Sale Start: July 10, 2016, at 10:00 AM

Discounts

CCM Friends (Macao Cultural Centre Members)

• CCM Friends are entitled to a 10% discount.
• Early Bird: Members can enjoy a 20% discount during the first 7 days of ticket sales (July 10–16, 2016).
• From July 17, 2016, onwards, members receive a 10% discount.
• Online purchasers must log in with their CCM Card Number to receive member discounts.

Students / Seniors

• Children aged 12 or below, Macao full-time students, and senior citizens aged 65 or above enjoy a 50% discount.
• Limited seats. Proof of identity must be shown upon admission.

Group Purchase

• Purchase 10 or more same-priced tickets for the same performance to enjoy a 15% discount.