Claudius

This compelling adaptation, inspired by William Shakespeare's Hamlet, tells the story not from the familiar perspective, but from the heart of the crime. This time, the focus is not on the prince, but on the king. It's a story set not in the shadow of revenge, but at the very center of power.

From the pen of Müge Saut. "Claudius"It takes the audience on a journey of conscience through the dark corridors of the Danish court. We delve into the mind of a man who ascended to the throne by murdering his brother. The unbearable weight of living with the crime is what's on stage, not the moment the crime was committed.

On one side, passion; on the other, fear.
On one side, love; on the other, jealousy.
On one side, the survival of the state; on the other, the collapse of conscience.

Ghosts, mirrors, letters, poisoned chalices, and the relentless inner voice... Hamlet's perspective, Gertrude's silence, the shadow of the father, and the impending doom. This play is not a defense of a "villain"; it is an exploration of how power transforms human beings.

Is forgiveness possible, without giving up? Is the burden of the throne heavier than the weight of guilt? If a king kneels, does he truly find redemption? This is a battlefield fought solely within the mind. Claudius."...leaving the audience to ponder the question: "Is it a greater curse to be a murderer, or to remain a king?"

This dark narrative, where power, revenge, death, and ambition intertwine, opens a new door into the world of Shakespeare and turns the familiar story on its head. Are you ready to hear what lies beneath the throne?

• Artist information:

Written and directed by. Müge Saut.

Translation Project. E. Devrim Süs.

Lights and Music. Emirhan Kızılyar.

Voiceover. Onur Duru, Sevkan Çelik.

Video. Senem İstanbulluoğlu.

Photo. Simay Karadere-Nurettin Sayın

Playing. Nevzat Süs.