In ‘Hamlet – Out of Joint’, a creation by Nélia Pinheiro premiering in 2024, the tormented prince from Shakespeare’s tragedy is played by dancer Tiago Amaral.

Nélia Pinheiro’s new creation, with script and artistic accompaniment by the Já founder Suresh Nampuri, transcends Shakespeare’s words and dives into the realm of raw emotions and existential anguish. On stage, Tiago Amaral embodies Hamlet’s duality, exploring his internal struggle between revenge and conscience, madness and sanity.

The set design, costumes, subtly dramatic lighting and sound composition all contribute to the creation of an intense stage atmosphere. The audience is invited to immerse themselves in the solitary journey of a man who questions existence, morality and purpose, capturing the timeless essence of Shakespeare’s work in a contemporary way.

Artistic Direction and Choreography | Nélia Pinheiro
Co-Artistic Director, Script and Adaptation | Suresh Nampuri
Assistant Artistic Director | Gonçalo Almeida Andrade
Assistant Co-Artistic Director | Thaís Chanes
Dancer | Tiago Amaral
Actors | Diogo Tormenta, Francisco Zaiden, Pat Butler, Mick Greer
Cinematography | Michael Hammond
Sound | Taras Chooprakov
Editing | Bruno Bernardo
Costume Design | Rita Moniz Pereira
Light Design | Nuno Meira
Technical assistance | Black Box
Production Manager | Rafael Leitão
Production | Vanessa Paraíba
Production Assistants | Roos Driesen, Tessa Boon
Communication | Carlos Carvalho

A co-production between Companhia de Dança Contemporânea de Évora (CDCE), Já International Theatre and Casa das Artes de Famalicão, with the support of Centro Artes Marvila, Évora City Council and funding from the República Portuguesa – Cultura | Direção Geral das Artes.