Hamlet - Teatro Regio Torino (2025)

Plot Summary

With its lively dances, ghost scenes and touching arias, Hamlet was Ambroise Thomas’s single great success of the Paris Opera, remaining in its repertoire for decades after the 1868 premiere. On the opening night, the title role was sung by a baritone, as has become the custom ever since. With the rediscovery of the original score in recent years, it transpires that Thomas originally scored the role of Hamlet for a tenor. In this new production of Teatro Regio Torino, the tenor John Osborn is the tormented prince, singing the celebrated monologue “To be or not to be” (“Être ou ne pas être”). Sara Blanch sings Ophélie, whose pyrotechnic aria in the mad scene is a pièce de résistance for a coloratura soprano. Under the musical direction of Jérémie Rhorer, the production is directed by Jacopo Spirei.

Full Cast & Characters

John Osborn

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Sara Blanch

Ophélie, daughter of Polonius

Clémentine Margaine

Gertrude, Queen of Denmark and mother of Hamlet

Riccardo Zanellato

Claudius, King of Denmark

Julien Henric

Laërte, son of Polonius

Alastair Miles

Ghost of the late King, Hamlet’s father

Alexander Marev

Marcellus officer, friend of Hamlet

Tomislav Lavoie

Horatio officer, friend of Hamlet

Nicolò Donini

Polonius, Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household

Janusz Nosek

First Gravedigger

Maciej Kwasnikowski

Second Gravedigger

Director & Crew

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