Globe Theatre takes Hamlet on tour to North Korea where despot leader Kim Jong-un killed his uncle…just like Shakespeare play
• Globe Theatre will stage Hamlet in Pyongyang as part of 2-year world tour.
• Critics point out sinister similarities between play and despotic leader.
• Shakespeare’s character plots uncle’s death in revenge for murdering father.
• Kim Jong-un executed his uncle, Jang Song Thaek, in December 2013.
• Family of convicted “traitor” were also executed.
• UN says North Korean leader is guilty of crimes against humanity.
• Globe Theatre defends decision to stage the production.
Source: Daily Mail, March 9
수 또는 수없는, 그게 문제입니다
For the few readers not fluent in Korean that’s “To be or not to be, that is the question…” .
It would appear that the Globe Theatre believes performing in North Korea is “much a do about nothing”. I would tell the Director that I fear the tour may not end “As You Like It”. He may find himself “mewing and puking” in the arms of his Consular Official if he is lucky, or before the (Dear?) leader of North Korea if not so lucky.
Apologies to the Bard!