Hamlet

Wildflower Stage Co. is bringing Hamlet to Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company on Tuesday, October 20, in Raleigh. It's the company's first-ever production of the play, and they're staging it as a 90-minute version, which cuts the full text down to a little over an hour and a half.

If you've never seen Hamlet in person, this is a low-stakes way to get in. It's one of Shakespeare's most famous plays—the one with the ghost, the royal family in turmoil, and the prince who can't quite make up his mind—and the 90-minute runtime means you can take it in without committing a whole evening to it. The production is being put on by Wildflower Stage Co., a local company, and this marks the first time they've tackled the play.

Putting it on at a brewery changes the vibe from a traditional theater night. Instead of a stage and a row of seats, you'll be watching in a taproom, with the play running around you while you have a drink. It's a more casual way to see a classic, and since it's a single evening's performance, it's a one-night thing rather than a full run.

Admission is free, so there's no ticket to buy in advance. The show runs for 90 minutes at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company on Tuesday, October 20.