To See Or Not To See… that’s an easy question
CBC KW’s Craig Norris sits down with acclaimed Canadian director Robert Lepage to discuss his upcoming production of The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denamrk at Centre In The Square.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Can you hear the tragedy if no one speaks?
In a captivating interview on CBC’s The Morning Edition, legendary stage director Robert Lepage sits down with host Craig Norris to pull back the curtain on his most daring production yet: a wordless, high-octane reimagining of The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark.
Leaving behind the 4-hour monologues, Lepage and world-renowned choreographer Guillaume Côté have stripped Shakespeare to its “skeleton”—relying on muscle, breath, and pure visual storytelling to bring the Prince of Denmark to life.
Why “Mute” the Bard?
Robert Lepage explains that by removing the famous text, the audience is forced to engage with the visceral energy of the story.
- The Power of Physicality: Discover how classical ballet represents the rigid royalty of Gertrude and Claudius, while contemporary dance captures Hamlet’s internal descent into madness.
- Visual Magic: Lepage describes his “visual surtitles”—where the word “Words” on screen literally morphs into “Swords,” mirroring Hamlet’s shift from contemplation to violent action.
- A Haunting Atmosphere: Learn how a minimalist set of light, shadow, and “pillowy sheets” blurs the line between the living and the ghostly.
“We wanted to see what remained of the play once the words were gone. What we found was a sprint of pure emotion.” — Robert Lepage
🎧 Hear the Full Story
Listen to the 10-minute deep dive into the creative process behind this world-class production. [▶️ Play CBC Interview]
See it Live at Centre In The Square
Don’t miss this “gripping and intensely athletic” (Margaret Atwood) production during its strictly limited run in Kitchener.
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Location: Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St N, Kitchener
[🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW] Limited seating available for this exclusive engagement.
