Dogg's Hamlet, Cahoot's Macbeth
by Tom Stoppard
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the innovative and avant-garde nature of the plays, praising their unique approach to reinterpreting Shakespeare. Many find the chaotic humor and intricate language intriguing, making it a rewarding experience for those familiar with the original works. However, some believe that the complexity may be better suited for performance rather than reading.
Synopsis
This clever romp is two short plays.
In the first, a troupe of English schoolboys (played by adults) speak in a mock language called "Dogg."
This hilarious language babbles along until the schoolboys, who are studying Shakespeare's "foreign" language, present an incredibly funny 15 minute version of Hamlet and then encore with a two-minute version!
The second play, dedicated to dissident Czech dramatist Pavel Kohout, is about a performance of Macbeth he and his friends once staged in a living room since the government banned public performances.
The action shifts between the bare stage and the police inquiry.
The murder and intrigue of Shakespeare's play are juxtaposed with the Czech political harassment.
The two parts must be performed together and may not be done with any other play.
Press Reviews
"The language and the laughter are contagious...Lewis Carroll would have been at home."
— The New York Times
"A blend of comic nonsense and astringent political satire."
— Christian Science Monitor
Publication
Dogg's Hamlet, Cahoot's Macbeth is a comedy play written by Tom Stoppard and published by Samuel French (1980).
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Samuel French · 1980 · 74 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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