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National Theatre Live: Hamlet

20262h 40mRobert Hastie,Christine Lalla

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"'The play's the thing'"

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.

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Stage PlayFilmed TheaterWest EndNt LiveShakespeare

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What is National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2026) about?

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…

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Hamlet?

National Theatre Live: Hamlet stars Hiran Abeysekera (Hamlet), Alistair Petrie (Claudius), Geoffrey Streatfeild (Polonius), Ayesha Dharker (Gertrude), Francesca Mills (Ophelia). The film was directed by Robert Hastie.

How long is National Theatre Live: Hamlet?

National Theatre Live: Hamlet has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2026.

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