# 'Hamlet' gets vegan makeover in 'Ham,' a sharp critique of meat-eating

The Guardian reviews 'Ham,' a vegan stage adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' that uses wordplay to take on carnivores. The production turns the classic tragedy into an argument about the ethics and environmental impact of eating meat. The review notes the cleverness of the concept and its relevance to today's food debates.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/13/ham-review-summerhall-edinburgh-vegan-hamlet-meat-industry) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:08:39 GMT

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/games/981054/analogue-pocket-supreme-red-gold-fall-winter-2026-collection) — 2026-08-17T12:40:32-04:00