A Two Woman Hamlet

by Mara Sherman

Shakespeare's greatest comedy, where everyone dies.

A 75-95 minute version of the second quarto, cut for two performers. Originally performed at the 2018 Capital Fringe Festival in Washington DC.

Shakespeare's greatest comedy, where everyone dies.

A 75-95 minute version of the second quarto, cut for two performers. Originally performed at the 2018 Capital Fringe Festival in Washington DC.

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A Two Woman Hamlet

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  • Lucas Krane: A Two Woman Hamlet by Mara Sherman
    “

    I had the pleasure of seeing this show at Colchester Fringe in 2025. The actors were so impressive and the script was unlike anything I'd ever seen. Truly brilliant. Such a simple idea but executed so well. Thanks for giving us this, Mara. Thanks to Nora, Sharmila, and Deanne.

    I had the pleasure of seeing this show at Colchester Fringe in 2025. The actors were so impressive and the script was unlike anything I'd ever seen. Truly brilliant. Such a simple idea but executed so well. Thanks for giving us this, Mara. Thanks to Nora, Sharmila, and Deanne.

    ”
  • Adam Hughes: A Two Woman Hamlet by Mara Sherman
    “

    So creative and incredibly well-done. A really charming, interesting adaptation. This exceeded all my expectations.

    So creative and incredibly well-done. A really charming, interesting adaptation. This exceeded all my expectations.

    ”
  • Erik Harrison: A Two Woman Hamlet by Mara Sherman
    “

    Truly brilliant. Seeing the original production is one of the defining theatrical experiences of my life. With this script, you could replicate this underground classic down to the joke.

    But this is an adaptation that is more than just the text. This is a handbook on how to make Shakespeare that is fun, feminist, queer, joyful, tragic, beautiful and still, fundamentally, Shakespeare. It should be required reading for anyone embarking on an adaptation of their own.

    Truly brilliant. Seeing the original production is one of the defining theatrical experiences of my life. With this script, you could replicate this underground classic down to the joke.

    But this is an adaptation that is more than just the text. This is a handbook on how to make Shakespeare that is fun, feminist, queer, joyful, tragic, beautiful and still, fundamentally, Shakespeare. It should be required reading for anyone embarking on an adaptation of their own.

    ”
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Hannah : Claudius, Polonius, Horatio, the Ghost, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Cornelius, Guard 2, The Player King, Norwegian Captain, Osric, Gertrude, and Ophelia


Nicola: Hamlet, Hamlet-as-Player Queen, Laertes, Fortinbras, Barnardo, Voltemand, A Messenger, Gertrude, and Ophelia


Production History

  • Fringe, Camden Fringe, 2025
  • Fringe, Colchester Fringe, 2025
  • University, Lakeside Theater at the University of Essex (UK) , 2025
  • Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, 2022
  • Fringe, Capital Fringe , 2018