The company came to prominence when Richard Dreyfuss came across the Atlantic to direct Hamlet at The Old Rep Theatre.

The cast included Russell Boulter (Hamlet) and George Irving (Claudius). This controversial production divided the critics but produced daily queues for tickets around the theatre.

Reviews

"A potent and passionate production. The liveliest version of the play I've seen in years"
Daily Mail
"It doesn't even have the decency to be an outright fiasco"
The Independent

Creative Team

Director – Richard Dreyfuss

Designer – Alice Purcell

Lighting – Ian Scott