"One of the first things you learn about me is that I do not believe in ghosts.” 

Scrawled in the margins of Shakespeare’s play, Horatio draws his breath in laughter and pain to tell the story of someone jangled out of tune – himself. Horatio has followed his situationship home for Christmas break. The fact that the young man in question is heir to the throne of Denmark and the son of a murdered warlord soon proves to be the least of his worries. Horatio loves people deeply, and he’s starting to suspect that the person he loves most may be more dangerous than plague, Nordic winter, or plot devices. When it comes to ghostly affairs, Horatio may have a secret or two up his sleeve as well.

A blast of fresh air for the world of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, HORATIO, IN THY HEART is a new play about the courage of setting boundaries and the complexity of mourning people who were bad for you.

Praise for Horatio, In thy Heart
"Merlin Stevens does well to amplify the distinctive voice of his Horatio... I must commend Achy Bits Productions" --The Scotsman
"Deeply poetic... an interesting play that has heart and promise" --LouReviews
"Strong and well-thought-out" --Starburst Magazine
"Funny and serious at the same time. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are socks" --The Derek Awards, 4 StarsPraise for Achy Bits Productions
 "A unique take on Shakespeare" --Lothian Life
"Strong acting" --A Younger Theatre
"Both eye-opening and a joy" --DYSPLA, Museum of the Neurodivergent Aesthetic

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Running Time - 70 minutes

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UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. 

Latecomers may not be admitted. 
Refunds and exchanges are not available.