Gaining wide acclaim from those in the know, The Factory's secret performances of Hamlet have been eliciting smiles of wonder and delight from friends and others throughout the autumn.

Perhaps it's the concept that keeps it so fresh. Performances are random and sporadic, never announced more than a few days in advance. Taking place in various venues - from fringe theatres to disused spaces; audience members can sit where they like (even on stage); the actors don't know which part they're going to play until they step onto the proscenium, and the only props are those provided by the audience (don't forget to bring along some lithium for poor Ophelia).