Tristan join's Creation Theatre for a rehearsed reading of "The First Quarto" version of Hamlet

May 28

The First Quarto version of Hamlet from 1604

Tristan will join a cast of 8 for a rehearsed reading of "The First Quarto" version of Hamlet with Creation Theatre Company in Oxford.

With Gertrude cast as Hamlet’s accomplice and many other unexplained oddities, audiences can expect a play that is quite different from the text of today.

There will be two performances, one on the 10th of June at Blackwells Bookshop and one on 11th June at Lady Margaret Hall.

The cast is as follows:

Claire Andreadis: Queen Gertred

Clare Humphrey: Horatio

Gavin Molloy: Marcellus / Voltemar/ Montano/ Laertes/ Guilderstone

Michael Palmer: Corambis (Polonius)/ Clowne Gravedigger

Tristan Pate: Centinel 2/ Rossencraft / Priest/ Foppish Gentleman

Natasha Rickman: Ofelia/ Second Clowne Gravedigger

Michael Sheldon: Ghost of Old Hamlet/ King (Claudius)/ The Player King

Chris York: Hamlet

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Tristan Jackson-Pate

My name is Tristan Jackson-Pate and I am a theatre maker.

I make theatre that’s hopeful and curious about the world, rooted in the belief that stories can change the way we see it.

Since 2015, I’ve been Artistic Director of the award-winning People’s Theatre Collective, where much of my work has focused on creating theatre with and for young people. I’ve also worked with wonderful organisations including Oxford Playhouse, Creation Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse. My productions have been seen on over 100 stages across the UK.

I’m an Associate Artist with Royal & Derngate, Human Story Theatre and a Mentor Director for National Theatre Connections. In 2026 I was the proud recipient of the Peggy Ramsay Foundation grant for Playwriting.

As a facilitator I aim to create inclusive spaces that empower participants to discover their potential regardless of background. A drive to reduce inequality and increase opportunity underpins my work in theatre and with the charities Arts Emergency and Sophie's Silver Lining Fund.

https://tristanjackson-pate.co.uk

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