Kansai Gaidai University to Stage Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' in English on May 22nd, Free Admission (with Japanese Subtitles)
Kansai Gaidai University's International Cultural Research Institute will present an English performance of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' on May 22nd, with free admission and Japanese subtitles, offering an enjoyable experience for English learners and theater enthusiasts alike.
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▲English play "Hamlet" poster (front)
Kansai Gaidai University (Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) International Cultural Research Institute (IRI) will present an English performance of William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" by StagePlay Japan and Yokohama Theatre Group on Friday, May 22nd, at the Tanimoto Memorial Hall on the Hirakata Nakamiya Campus. Admission to this performance is free, and no prior application is required. Although the entire play will be performed in English, Japanese subtitles will be provided, allowing everyone to enjoy it with ease. To further enhance your enjoyment of this performance, an explanatory video will be distributed on the university's official website from mid-May.
Kansai Gaidai University Official Website: https://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp
▲English play "Hamlet" poster (back)
This performance is part of a public lecture series organized by IRI. William Shakespeare's masterpiece "Hamlet" will be performed by a diverse cast of international actors with powerful acting. It features a modern and energetic direction that is not bound by classical frameworks.
It can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from those who want to experience live English as an opportunity for English learning to those interested in authentic stage art. No prior registration is required, so please come directly to the venue on the day of the event.
【Event Outline】
Play: "Hamlet" (Original by William Shakespeare)
Performers: StagePlay Japan and Yokohama Theatre Group
Date: Friday, May 22nd, 17:00 start (doors open 16:30)
Venue: Tanimoto Memorial Hall, Hirakata Nakamiya Campus, Kansai Gaidai University
Participation: Free admission, no prior application required (please come directly to the venue on the day)
Remarks: Performed in English with Japanese subtitles. An explanatory video will be distributed on the university's official website from mid-May.
【Contact Information】
Kansai Gaidai University International Cultural Research Institute
E-mail: iri-2026@kansaigaidai.ac.jp
Phone: 072-805-2801 (main) Administration: Research Support Center
■ Kansai Gaidai University
Official Website: https://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp
▲Tanimoto Memorial Hall, the venue for the Shakespeare play, can accommodate approximately 2,000 people.
"GO FOR it! Beyond language."
Kansai Gaidai University leverages its overseas network, which spans 427 universities in 55 countries/regions (as of January 2026), to send approximately 1,300 students abroad annually. At its two campuses in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, the university hosts about 1,100 international students annually, fostering daily international exchange.
It has an educational system that allows students to learn diverse specialized fields such as culture, politics, and economics, in addition to language skills. It offers various learning opportunities, such as the "USCPA Pathway Program," an educational program aimed at acquiring the US Certified Public Accountant qualification, tailored to individual student interests and concerns. Students acquire specialized skills beyond language, developing robust capabilities to meet the demands of the times and society.
Kansai Gaidai University (Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) International Cultural Research Institute (IRI) will present an English performance of William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" by StagePlay Japan and Yokohama Theatre Group on Friday, May 22nd, at the Tanimoto Memorial Hall on the Hirakata Nakamiya Campus. Admission to this performance is free, and no prior application is required. Although the entire play will be performed in English, Japanese subtitles will be provided, allowing everyone to enjoy it with ease. To further enhance your enjoyment of this performance, an explanatory video will be distributed on the university's official website from mid-May.
Kansai Gaidai University Official Website: https://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp
▲English play "Hamlet" poster (back)
This performance is part of a public lecture series organized by IRI. William Shakespeare's masterpiece "Hamlet" will be performed by a diverse cast of international actors with powerful acting. It features a modern and energetic direction that is not bound by classical frameworks.
It can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from those who want to experience live English as an opportunity for English learning to those interested in authentic stage art. No prior registration is required, so please come directly to the venue on the day of the event.
【Event Outline】
Play: "Hamlet" (Original by William Shakespeare)
Performers: StagePlay Japan and Yokohama Theatre Group
Date: Friday, May 22nd, 17:00 start (doors open 16:30)
Venue: Tanimoto Memorial Hall, Hirakata Nakamiya Campus, Kansai Gaidai University
Participation: Free admission, no prior application required (please come directly to the venue on the day)
Remarks: Performed in English with Japanese subtitles. An explanatory video will be distributed on the university's official website from mid-May.
【Contact Information】
Kansai Gaidai University International Cultural Research Institute
E-mail: iri-2026@kansaigaidai.ac.jp
Phone: 072-805-2801 (main) Administration: Research Support Center
■ Kansai Gaidai University
Official Website: https://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp
▲Tanimoto Memorial Hall, the venue for the Shakespeare play, can accommodate approximately 2,000 people.
"GO FOR it! Beyond language."
Kansai Gaidai University leverages its overseas network, which spans 427 universities in 55 countries/regions (as of January 2026), to send approximately 1,300 students abroad annually. At its two campuses in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, the university hosts about 1,100 international students annually, fostering daily international exchange.
It has an educational system that allows students to learn diverse specialized fields such as culture, politics, and economics, in addition to language skills. It offers various learning opportunities, such as the "USCPA Pathway Program," an educational program aimed at acquiring the US Certified Public Accountant qualification, tailored to individual student interests and concerns. Students acquire specialized skills beyond language, developing robust capabilities to meet the demands of the times and society.