Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Sell out warning! Something is rotten in the state of San Andreas! This is definitely the most charmingly batshit conceit for a documentary we’ve seen in a while: struggling through lockdown, two out-of-work theatre actors chronicle their attempts to mount a full Shakespeare production on the virtual streets of Grand Theft Auto. Thrilling, absurd, and surprisingly poignant. "
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A event held at The Cube on Monday 6th January. The event starts at 19:30.
★★★★ "A hilarious and moving treat... murderously funny" (Nick Howells, Evening Standard)
★★★★ "An unexpectedly moving, genuinely quite revolutionary tribute to art’s endurance - and importance - in times of crisis.” (Jordan King, Empire)
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One of the biggest (and best) doc surprises of the year, Grand Theft Hamlet is the brilliantly creative, extremely funny story of two actors trying to stage a production of Hamlet within the ultra-violent world of Grand Theft Auto. Made up entirely of in-game footage, Grand Theft Hamlet mines mountains of (pixellated) comedy and pathos from the unlikely union of the Bard and the denizens of San Andreas.
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"Returns Shakespeare to his rightful place at the intersection between high and low art, and restores a palpable sense of danger to one of the stalest but still most exciting English-language plays ever written."
David Ehrlich, IndieWire
“When Shakespeare meets gaming, hilarity and heartbreak ensue... I happened to watch the film with my 15-year-old gamer kid, and he was thrilled with the movie, laughing delightedly throughout and remarking on how sweet it was. He was also, quite rightly, excited to see a film illustrating the creative, positive side of gaming instead of offering another illustrated diatribe, bemoaning how gaming is corrupting everyone’s mind and turning young people into murderous psychopaths.”
Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter
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Doors open 30 minutes before start time, we do not show adverts (only a limited number of trailers) so please don't arrive late.
The Cube is a membership venue, please remember to bring your card. You can join on the door for £1
Entry requirements: 16+
★★★★ "An unexpectedly moving, genuinely quite revolutionary tribute to art’s endurance - and importance - in times of crisis.” (Jordan King, Empire)
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One of the biggest (and best) doc surprises of the year, Grand Theft Hamlet is the brilliantly creative, extremely funny story of two actors trying to stage a production of Hamlet within the ultra-violent world of Grand Theft Auto. Made up entirely of in-game footage, Grand Theft Hamlet mines mountains of (pixellated) comedy and pathos from the unlikely union of the Bard and the denizens of San Andreas.
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"Returns Shakespeare to his rightful place at the intersection between high and low art, and restores a palpable sense of danger to one of the stalest but still most exciting English-language plays ever written."
David Ehrlich, IndieWire
“When Shakespeare meets gaming, hilarity and heartbreak ensue... I happened to watch the film with my 15-year-old gamer kid, and he was thrilled with the movie, laughing delightedly throughout and remarking on how sweet it was. He was also, quite rightly, excited to see a film illustrating the creative, positive side of gaming instead of offering another illustrated diatribe, bemoaning how gaming is corrupting everyone’s mind and turning young people into murderous psychopaths.”
Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter
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Doors open 30 minutes before start time, we do not show adverts (only a limited number of trailers) so please don't arrive late.
The Cube is a membership venue, please remember to bring your card. You can join on the door for £1
Entry requirements: 16+
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