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DuSable Black History Museum & Education Center & Chicago Puppet Fest present:

Janni Younge: Hamlet

South Africa

US Premiere

Humans and puppet creatures coil, tangle, knot and mesh together in celebrated South African artist Janni Younge’s new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Told through beautifully crafted life-size puppets, this captivating production explores the complex psychological facets of humanity facing an onslaught of challenges.

With special support from: The Jim Henson Foundation Allelu Award

Event Details

Dates/Times:
Thursday, January 26
 at 7:30
Friday, January 27 at 10:30
Saturday, January 28 at 7:30
Sunday, January 29 at 2pm

Location: The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E. 56th Place

Cost: $40/$30 students & seniors

Ages: 10 and up

Running Time: 77 mins

ADA Accessible? Yes

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