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Ben Duke's « The Last Hamlet » Opens Focus at Théâtre de la Ville-Les Abbesses

other · 2026-09-25

British director, actor and choreographer Ben Duke leads the company Lost Dog, which he founded in 2004. Over that period he has conceived roughly fifteen works while also collaborating with other troupes. His production « The Last Hamlet » is presented at the Théâtre de la Ville-Les Abbesses, described as a theatrical show that is funny and serious, ironic and feminist. The run forms part of a Focus dedicated to Duke, during which no fewer than six spectacles will follow one another. That Focus continues until 21 November.

Key facts

  • Ben Duke is a British director, actor and choreographer.
  • Duke founded the company Lost Dog in 2004.
  • Duke has conceived about fifteen works.
  • Duke has collaborated with other troupes.
  • « The Last Hamlet » is staged at the Théâtre de la Ville-Les Abbesses.
  • The show is characterized as funny and serious, ironic and feminist.
  • A Focus devoted to Duke features six spectacles in succession.
  • The Focus runs until 21 November.

Entities

Artists

  • Ben Duke

Institutions

  • Lost Dog
  • Théâtre de la Ville-Les Abbesses
  • Le Monde

Locations

  • France
  • Paris

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