Episode 10: Act V of Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Hamlet meets Horatio in the graveyard, where they talk about life and death. Ophelia's funeral procession arrives at the same graveyard. Hamlet confronts Laertes, Ophelia's brother, who has taken his father's place at the court; and they fight over the grave. A duel is arranged between Hamlet and Laertes. During the match, Claudius conspires with Laertes to kill Hamlet. They plan that Hamlet will die either on a poisoned rapier or with poisoned wine. The plans go awry when Gertrude unwittingly drinks from the poisoned cup and dies. Then both Laertes and Hamlet are wounded by the poisoned blade, and Laertes dies. Hamlet, in his death throes, kills Claudius. Hamlet dies, leaving only his friend Horatio to explain the truth to the new king, Fortinbras, as he returns in victory from the Polish wars. Frank Reeves: Hamlet Andy Davoli: Horatio, Claudius, Gravedigger & Lord Sarah Lynn Dawson: Gertrude, Laertes, Priest & English Ambassador Therese Theurillat: Fortinbras Emmanuel Todorov: Gravedigger William Jackson: Orsic Audio Editing & Music: Sarah Lynn Dawson & Therese Theurillat Artwork: Kevin Chicaiza