A stage production described as a ‘darkly funny gothic riff’ on a Shakespeare classic will take centre stage at Horsham Town Hall next week.

Enter Ophelia, a retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet through the eyes of Ophelia, will visit the Wimmera as part of a regional tour of Victoria and New South Wales.

The show reimagines the world of Hamlet in a dark comedy, where Ophelia must question and navigate the darkest corners of her world in order to take charge of her own fate through an exploration of femininity, isolation and silliness.

After its initial sold-out premiere season at La Mama Theatre in Melbourne, audiences and critics praised the show for its sharp, fast-paced scripting and stunning visual world.

Enter Ophelia was created by Melbourne theatre companies Essential Theatre and Three Birds Theatre.

John Kachoyan directs the five-piece cast, with striking design by some of Melbourne’s finest creatives.

Horsham Town Hall marketing officer Charee Smith said the show was a unique offering for theatre-goers in the Wimmera.

“Enter Ophelia is a stellar theatrical adventure you don’t want to miss,” she said.

“With only two shows at Horsham, bookings are highly recommended.”

Enter Ophelia will be at Horsham Town Hall on Wednesday next week, with shows at 10.30am and 8pm.

Tickets are available at www.horshamtownhall.com.au or by calling 5382 9555.

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