Released:
2026-01-22

Overview:
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question–you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Director:
Robert Hastie

Runtime:
3h 0min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Hiran Abeysekera
  as
  Hamlet
• 
  Alistair Petrie
  as
  Claudius
• 
  Geoffrey Streatfeild
  as
  Polonius
• 
  Ayesha Dharker
  as
  Gertrude
• 
  Francesca Mills
  as
  Ophelia