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Dateline: 11th December, 2008
Tennant out of Hamlet Temporarily The RSC has announced that David Tennant will not returning to Hamlet before Christmas. He has a prolapsed disc and will undergo surgery tomorrow. Edward Bennett will continue to perform the role of Hamlet, with Tom Davey, Ricky Champ and Robert Curtis taking on understudy roles as before. He received standing ovations at the press performance and extremely good press reviews.
David Tennant said, “It is hugely disappointing for me to have to miss these performances. My back problem has progressed to the point where it is currently impossible for me to carry on without surgery. I want to get back onstage as quickly as possible and I am very grateful to Ed who has courageously got to grips with the role but in a much shorter time. It's a fantastic achievement."
Artistic Director Michael Boyd said, “We all wish David a speedy recovery and it is an indication of the RSC's investment in understudies that Ed Bennett can take over Shakespeare's largest role at such short notice. As an ensemble company, we feel it is important to go ahead with the run at the Novello Theatre and I am proud of the way Ed, the understudies, Patrick Stewart, Penny Downie and the rest of the company have risen to this challenge, getting a great reaction from audiences and critics alike."
As is usual, the RSC and Delfont Mackintosh Theatres won't be issuing refunds because the Company has a fully rehearsed understudy policy and performances will continue as scheduled. The Company is able to offer exchanges, subject to availability, for other RSC London performances during this season at the Novello Theatre. Patrons are also able to offer tickets for resale subject to the usual terms and conditions. However resales are not guaranteed.
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