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Fat Ham

A Canadian Stage Production

 
A bold and hilarious reimagining of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy

After a ghostly visit from his recently deceased father, Juicy must throw a cookout to celebrate his mother’s remarriage to his late father’s brother. Striking an eerie resemblance to that classic tale, Juicy must grapple with  familial tensions, a quest for justice, and his own identity as he determines his next move. Fat Ham infuses Shakespeare’s Hamlet with laugh-out-loud humour, heart, and a soundtrack that will have everyone moving.

We've partnered with Jamii to allow ticketholders to access free childcare on Sunday February 23rd, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

To register, please click here.

Select performances are designated for school matinees. For more information and to book, please contact Manuel Chaves at mchaves@canadianstage.com.

Looking for some bonus programming to go with your ticket to Fat Ham? We've got you covered! You're invited to attend:

  • Thursday, February 20th post-show talkback at the Berkeley Street Theatre
  • Thursday, February 27th post-show talkback at the Berkeley Street Theatre
  • Thursday, March 6th post-show talkback at the Berkeley Street Theatre

Guests: Cast of Fat Ham

Host: Manuel Chaves

Hot and sizzling... A raucous flat-out hilarious comedy...Fat Ham is a revelation. – The New York Times
Cheeky, clever... Newly minted Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames turns the revenge play on its proverbial ear – New York Stage Review

saturday / feb 15

8:00pm

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sunday / feb 16

2:00pm

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tuesday / feb 18

8:00pm

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wednesday / feb 19

8:00pm

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thursday / feb 20

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friday / feb 21

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saturday / feb 22

2:00pm

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sunday / feb 23

2:00pm

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tuesday / feb 25

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wednesday / feb 26

1:00pm

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thursday / feb 27

8:00pm

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friday / feb 28

8:00pm

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saturday / mar 1

2:00pm

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sunday / mar 2

2:00pm

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tuesday / mar 4

8:00pm

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Playwright

  • James Ijames

Director

Set Designer

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

  • Andre du Toit

Sound Designer

  • Jacob Lin

Projection Designer

  • Laura Warren

Fight Director

Choreographer

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Apprentice Stage Manager

Dialect Coach

RBC Emerging Artist Intern Director

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