The read
It runs long at 2h 40m.
Synopsis
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Are you watching closely? Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question—you know the one. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky's Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Ratings
TMDB6.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert HastieDirector
- Christine LallaDirector
Cast
- Hiran AbeysekeraHamlet
- Alistair PetrieClaudius
- Geoffrey StreatfeildPolonius
- Ayesha DharkerGertrude
- Francesca MillsOphelia
- Ryan EllsworthGhost/Player King/First Gravedigger
- Tessa WongHoratio
- Tom GlenisterLaertes
- Phil CheadleMarcellus / Captain
- Kiren Kebaili-DwyerFortinbras
- Joe BollandGuildenstern
- Mary HigginsOsric / Voltemand
Stills
Themes
stage playfilmed theaterwest endnt liveshakespeare