The Tragedy of Ham Maclear
Duration
60mins
Genre
Drama
Age Suitability
12+
Language
English
Synopsis
A tribute performance to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the First Folio featuring the works of William Shakespeare. As Ham MacLear, a passionate Shakespeare veteran, begins to struggle with dementia, his long-time companions, Busker and Chorus, must navigate the delicate balance between honouring his legacy and ensuring his well-being. Through a series of clever and heartwarming attempts to help Ham as he confuses reality with his beloved plays, the trio must confront the harsh realities of aging and the inevitability of change. The Tragedy of Ham MacLear is a poignant exploration of the power of love, friendship, and the enduring impact of the arts, even in the face of life’s most challenging obstacles.
Each performance is followed by a post-show conversation about aging, dementia and care. We are supported by Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) and Goodfellows India in our efforts to raise awareness about dementia.
Credits
| Concept, Script and Direction by | Akash Khurana |
| Based on the works of | William Shakespeare |
| Featuring | Akash Khurana, Garima Yajnik, and Mantra Mugdh |
| Associate Direction and Choreography by | Shivani Mistry |
| Light Design by | Yael Crishna |
| Costume Design by | Pallavi Patel |
| Sound Design by | Talha, MnM Talkies Studio, Varrunn Bangera |
| Sound Operation by | Pritul Biswas |
| Produced by | Akarsh Khurana and Saatvika Kantamneni |
Show Requirements
| Team Size | 8 |
| Venue Suitability | Adaptable to black box or thrust theatres. Minimum stage size of 16′ depth and 24′ width and 10′ height |
| Venue Availability | 6 hours for setup and tech |
| Tech Requirements | 1 connection for an LED light and theatre profiles needed |
| Special Requirements | Space in the wings for props, costume changes and crossovers Rigging point to hang one LED sign 2 crew to assist with stage setup and ironing of costumes |