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National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2026)

Directed by Robert Hastie

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.

Length 180 minutes

Actors

Hiran Abeysekera | Phil Cheadle | Ayesha Dharker | Tom Glenister | Fran Mills | Alistair Petrie