Hamlet

Bucking the Stafford Castle trend for dubious celebrity casting, director Bill Buckhurst roped in his old pal from his days at the RSC, and in so doing, gave the Stafford Festival Shakespeare the best performance it has seen in years. His defining moment was his attempt to sink onto the shoulder of his father’s ghost, only for the ghost to drift away, sending Hamlet falling to the ground like a lead weight.

The Staffordshire Newsletter has published an article about the critical success of Hamlet, despite the weather.

Critics were united in their praise of the production which saw top-drawer performances from Bond star Joseph Millson in the title role; Louise Jameson as Gertrude, and Kellie Shirley as Ophelia...  read more »

Former Dr Who, Colin Baker, updated his blog to comment on seeing Hamlet at Stafford Castle recently. He thought it a superb production and mentioned Joseph's performance.

"Also excellent and an actor to watch was Joseph Millson as Hamlet. A brilliantly clear and immaculate performance. Funny, poignant and powerful by turn. Apparently he guested in the Sarah Jane spin-off, which I haven't seen."