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Fat Ham


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 06/29/2025
This uproariously funny, Pulitzer Prize-winning new play is a modern revamp of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Fat Ham follows Juicy, a queer, pensive, young Black man finding his way in the world when the ghost of his father demands Juicy avenge his murder. Set at the family cookout, this “hilarious yet profound tragedy smothered in comedy” (The New York Times) examines love, loss, and a particular set of daddy issues.

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Recommended for ages 14+ and up; Children under 11 are not permitted.

Content Advisory: A comedic take on Hamlet, this 2022 Pulitzer Prize–winning play about family drama at a backyard bbq and wedding reception contains frank (and often hilarious) discussions of sex, violence, murder, and adult situations (much like Shakespeare). Due to the mature content in the play, it may be best suited to high school ages and up. Parental discretion is advised.

run dates & times

Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm (with the exception of June 15)

No performance June 19

Additional 2pm show on Saturday, June 21

Group discounts are available for groups of 10 and up. 

boxoffice@austinplayhouse.com


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Organization:

Austin Playhouse

Location:

405 W 22nd St
Austin , TX, 78705
United States

Phone:

5124760084
Contact name: 
Sarah Chong Dickey
The event has already taken place on this date: 
06/29/2025
Time: 
Thursday-Saturday at 8 pm Sunday, June 8, 22, 29 at 2 pm Sunday, June 15 at 5 pm Saturday, June 21 at 2 pm
Price: 
$23 and up

Ages

Teenagers Adults & kids together Adults without kids