Hamlet speaks to the actors and instructs them to act out a play called ‘Murder of Gonzago’ which has a similar story as to what happened to the dead King Hamlet. Hamlet explains to his trustworthy friend Horatio that the play will demonstrate whether the ghost he saw is telling the truth or is a ‘dammed ghost’ (liar). As the play goes on, Claudius asks Hamlet what the play is called in which Hamlet replies “Mouse trap” in which he claims is based on a true story from Vienna. Claudius calls the light on and for the play to end, he is not happy and storms out. Hamlet and Horatio debrief agreeing that the ghost is telling the truth and Hamlet prepares to kill the King during the night. Gertrude tells Hamlet she has to speak to him later on in her chambers.  He agrees.