National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Hiran Abeysekera Hamlet

Alistair Petrie Claudius

Geoffrey Streatfeild Polonius

Ayesha Dharker Gertrude

Francesca Mills Ophelia