The Folger Shakespeare Theatre season starts off with a show that will attract Shakespeare lovers from near and far: a production of “Hamlet” straight from London’s famed Globe Theatre. Co-directed by Dominic Dromgoole, artistic director of the Globe, and Bill Buckhurst, this “Hamlet” is a sleek, clarified version of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, featuring only eight actors.

“This is a new partnership that we have with the Globe and we’re very excited about it,” said Beth Emelson, assistant artistic producer at the Folger. “The exhibition on London that we have now in the Great Hall inspired us to begin conversations with the Globe about their coming here.