National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2026)

‘The play’s the thing’

Drama

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.

  • Release Date: 2026-01-22
  • Runtime: 3h 0min
  • Director: Robert Hastie

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Trailer

Cast

  • Hiran Abeysekera

    Hamlet

  • Phil Cheadle

    Marcellus

  • Ayesha Dharker

    Gertrude

  • Tom Glenister

    Laertes

  • Francesca Mills

    Ophelia

  • Alistair Petrie

    Claudius

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