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National Theatre Live: Hamlet

2026 180 min EN U.K.

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Synopsis

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.

Cast Crew Production

Hiran Abeysekera
as Hamlet
Alistair Petrie
as Claudius
Geoffrey Streatfeild
as Polonius
Ayesha Dharker
as Gertrude
Francesca Mills
as Ophelia
Ryan Ellsworth
as Ghost/Player King/First Gravedigger
Tessa Wong
as Horatio
Tom Glenister
as Laertes
Phil Cheadle
as Marcellus
Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer
as Fortinbras