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The Name of Action

202610mNaqqash Khalid

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"To be, or not to be? The most famous speech in the English language has been deradicalized and made into something very safe and individualistic when actually it’s about a collective call to action."

A look at why Hamlet, a play that’s over 400 years old, holds a mirror up to society today. Filmed across four days of workshops with youth theatre groups across London: The Big House, Bush Theatre Young Companies, Centre 59, and Open Door.

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HamletWorkshopTheatreCollectiveCall To ActionPower Of Art

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What is The Name of Action (2026) about?

A look at why Hamlet, a play that’s over 400 years old, holds a mirror up to society today. Filmed across four days of workshops with youth theatre groups across London: The Big House, Bush Theatre Young Companies, Centre 59, and Open Door.

Who stars in The Name of Action?

The Name of Action stars Riz Ahmed (Self), Paapa Essiedu (Self), Rob Clare (Self), Chris Roseblade (Self). The film was directed by Naqqash Khalid.

How long is The Name of Action?

The Name of Action has a runtime of 10 min and premiered in 2026.

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