Comedian Eddie Izzard Takes on Hamlet in Solo Show

Izzard's acclaimed one-person performance of Shakespeare's classic play comes to Austin's Paramount and Stateside Theatres.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Following successful runs in New York, Chicago, London, San Francisco, and Seattle, acclaimed actor and comedian Eddie Izzard will bring her solo performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet to Austin's Paramount and Stateside Theatres on February 5, 2026. Izzard's unique retelling of the iconic play will see her take on 23 different characters, from men and women to ghosts, scholars, and fools.

Why it matters

Izzard's boundary-pushing career has earned her critical acclaim for her versatility and charisma across film, television, and theater. Her solo performances of classic works like Hamlet and Great Expectations have been praised for their technical mastery and ability to captivate audiences.

The details

Izzard's Hamlet performance features a design team that includes set designer Tom Piper, lighting designers Tyler Elich and Anthony Forchielli, composer Eliza Thompson, costume stylists Tom Piper and Libby DaCosta, and movement director Didi Hopkins. The production is a collaboration between WestBeth Entertainment, Mick Perrin Worldwide, and John Gore.

  • Izzard's Hamlet will be performed at the Paramount and Stateside Theatres in Austin on February 5, 2026.

The players

Eddie Izzard

An acclaimed actor, comedian, marathon runner, and activist known for her boundary-pushing and versatile performances across film, television, and theater.

Tom Piper

The set designer for Izzard's Hamlet production.

Selina Cadell

The director of Izzard's Hamlet production, with whom she also collaborated on the successful Great Expectations performance.

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What’s next

Tickets for Eddie Izzard's Hamlet performance at the Paramount and Stateside Theatres in Austin on February 5, 2026 are on sale now.

The takeaway

Eddie Izzard's acclaimed solo performance of Hamlet showcases her remarkable versatility and ability to captivate audiences, cementing her status as a true theatrical chameleon capable of bringing even the most iconic works to life in a wholly unique and mesmerizing way.