Thespian Hamster to Star in Rodent Adaptation of ‘Hamlet’

Thespian Hamster to Star in Rodent Adaptation of ‘Hamlet’

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s upcoming production of Hamlet has a new twist: All the parts will be played by small, furry actors.

“It’s only fitting that the title role be played by a hamster,” says Joyce Berger, creative director. That honor has been bestowed on Jackson, a classically trained hamster actor who sees the opportunity as a breakout role.

“We think he’s really going to shine,” says Thomas Cole, the show’s director. “You’ll never think about Shakespeare the same way again.”

Via xkake.