When Hamlet Comes to Life in Maospati: English Literature Students Bring Shakespeare’s Tragedy to Life with a Contemporary Twist

Maospati, 6 June 2026

The English Literature Programme successfully staged a production of Hamlet on Friday, 6 June 2026, at Jalan Pandan, Kleco, Maospati, specifically behind SDN Maospati 2. The performance, which ran from 18.00 to 20.30 WIB, marked the culmination of the final project for the drama module and also served as a graduation requirement for the students involved.

The play Hamlet was selected for its status as one of the most enduring works in world dramatic literature, while also serving as the students' final project for the drama course. This drama offered a fresh take on Shakespeare's classic, blending traditional theatrical elements with a modern approach. Audiences were additionally treated to refreshments, enhancing the overall theatre-going experience.

The production was managed entirely by students under the supervision of Ms Fatma, the course lecturer. Disa served as producer, with Eva and Alsaluna as co-directors. The cast comprised Wisnutama as Hamlet, Adrian as Claudius, Alsaluna as Ophelia, Ayu as Gertrude, Izah as Horatio, Resti Agustin as Laertes, and Javas Haidar as Polonius, and along with other supporting actors who cannot be mentioned one by one. 

Preparations and drama practice commenced three months prior to the performance. Tickets were made available via Google Form on the official poster and on-site purchases on the day. The event drew considerable public interest, with approximately 50 tickets sold. Through this production, students demonstrated not only academic competence but also the capacity to engage creatively with canonical literary texts a hallmark of meaningful humanities education.