From Denmark With Love

by John J King

Shaken or Stirred...that is the question in this mash-up of Shakespeare's HAMLET and James Bond.

Hamlet's father has died suddenly, and his uncle Claudius has married Hamlet's mother Gertrude. As Hamlet investigates to find the truth behind his father's death, he finds a terrifying plot to destroy the world. But who's behind it all? Claudius? Or...The Norwegians?!

His girlfriend Ophelia Balzac and best...

Shaken or Stirred...that is the question in this mash-up of Shakespeare's HAMLET and James Bond.

Hamlet's father has died suddenly, and his uncle Claudius has married Hamlet's mother Gertrude. As Hamlet investigates to find the truth behind his father's death, he finds a terrifying plot to destroy the world. But who's behind it all? Claudius? Or...The Norwegians?!

His girlfriend Ophelia Balzac and best buddy Horatio (who sidelines in gadget manufacturing) help 00Syv track down just what is rotten in the state of Denmark!

Received a workshop production in Boston, MA in 2013, which was called:
“Unabashed, R-rated fun.” - The Boston Herald
"a madcap, multimedia caper with non-stop zany antics." - The Theater Mirror
"a low-tech comedy that spoofed every Bond cliché imaginable while staying true to the essential framework of Shakespeare’s tragedy.” - The ArtsFuse

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  • Hayley St. James: From Denmark With Love by John J King
    “

    A hilariously perfect mashup of Shakespeare's Hamlet and James Bond that nails every plot point and trope with giddy R-rated delight. I saw this in Boston eons ago and I loved it; rereading the script years later and I'm laughing harder than ever. A zany, crowd-pleasing spoof of two of the great cornerstones of British-borne entertainment.

    A hilariously perfect mashup of Shakespeare's Hamlet and James Bond that nails every plot point and trope with giddy R-rated delight. I saw this in Boston eons ago and I loved it; rereading the script years later and I'm laughing harder than ever. A zany, crowd-pleasing spoof of two of the great cornerstones of British-borne entertainment.

    ”
  • Nina Louise Morrison: From Denmark With Love by John J King
    “

    This play just will not quit until you pee your pants. A highly theatrical and hilarious deconstruction of the nature of our cultural love of the dark, sexual, angst-ridden action hero (and the women who love him, and the men who want to be him).

    This play just will not quit until you pee your pants. A highly theatrical and hilarious deconstruction of the nature of our cultural love of the dark, sexual, angst-ridden action hero (and the women who love him, and the men who want to be him).

    ”
The script was written for a cast of Double-Oh SEVEN Actors with the following tracks; however if the production allows feel free to cast each role as a separate actor:
Actor 1: Hamlet / Claudius (I know! But trust me)
Actor 2: Gertrude / Player Queen
Actor 3: Polonius / Fortinbras Sr. / Clown
Actor 4: King / Horatio
Actor 5: Stern / Nerd
Actor 6: Laertes / FortinJAWS
Actor 7: Ophelia

Development History

  • Workshop, Vaquero Playground, 2013
  • Reading, Vaquero Playground, 2012