National Theatre Live: Hamlet

‘The play’s the thing’

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

Hiran Abeysekera

Hamlet

Alistair Petrie

Claudius

Geoffrey Streatfeild

Polonius

Ayesha Dharker

Gertrude

Francesca Mills

Ophelia

Ryan Ellsworth

Ghost/Player King/First Gravedigger

Tessa Wong

Horatio

Tom Glenister

Laertes

Phil Cheadle

Marcellus

Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer

Fortinbras

Crew

Robert Hastie

Director

Ben Stones

Set Designer

William Shakespeare

Author

Jessica Hung Han Yun

Lighting Design

Alexandra Faye Braithwaite

Sound Designer

Ben Stones

Costume Designer

Richard Taylor

Music

Clips & Videos

Hamlet | Official Trailer | National Theatre

Hamlet starring Hiran Abeysekera - National Theatre Trailer