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National Theatre Live: Hamlet

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  • Sun, Jan 25

Director: Robert Hastie Run Time: 180 min. Release Year: 2026

Starring: Ayesha Dharker, Francesca Mills, Hiran Abeysekera, Phil Cheadle, Tom Glenister

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.

 

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