National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2026)
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.
Director: Robert Hastie
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Hiran Abeysekera as Hamlet |
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Alistair Petrie as Claudius |
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Geoffrey Streatfeild as Polonius |
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Ayesha Dharker as Gertrude |
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Francesca Mills as Ophelia |
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Ryan Ellsworth as Ghost/Player King/First Gravedigger |
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Tessa Wong as Horatio |
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Tom Glenister as Laertes |
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Phil Cheadle as Marcellus |
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Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer as Fortinbras |
| Directing | Robert Hastie | Director |
| Art | Ben Stones | Set Designer |
| Writing | William Shakespeare | Author |
| Lighting | Jessica Hung Han Yun | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Alexandra Faye Braithwaite | Sound Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ben Stones | Costume Designer |
| Sound | Richard Taylor | Music |
