National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2010)
A 2010 broadcast of Hamlet returns to cinemas as part of the NT's 50th anniversary celebrations. Following his celebrated performances at the National Theatre in Burnt by the Sun, The Revenger's Tragedy, Philistines and The Man of Mode, Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in a dynamic new production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition, directed by Nicholas Hytner. He is joined by Clare Higgins (Gertrude), Patrick Malahide (Claudius), David Calder (Polonius), James Laurenson (Ghost/Player King) and Ruth Negga (Ophelia).
Directors: Robin Lough, Nicholas Hytner.
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Rory Kinnear as Hamlet |
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Matthew Barker as Francisco |
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David Calder as Polonius |
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Marcus Cunningham as Marcellus |
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Jake Fairbrother as Fortinbras |
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Richie Hart as Musician |
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Clare Higgins as Gertrude |
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Ferdinand Kingsley as Rosencrantz |
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Alex Lanipekun as Laertes |
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James Laurenson as Ghost / Player King |
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Patrick Malahide as Claudius |
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Ruth Negga as Ophelia |
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James Pearse as Voltemand |
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Michael Peavoy as Barnardo |
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Saskia Portway as Player Queen |
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Victor Power as Reynaldo |
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Prasanna Puwanarajah as Guildenstern |
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Nick Sampson as Osric |
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Michael Sheldon as Lucianus / English Ambassador |
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Leo Staar as Priest |
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Zara Tempest-Walters as Messenger |
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Giles Terera as Horatio |
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Ellie Turner as Cornelia |
| Directing | Robin Lough | Director |
| Directing | Nicholas Hytner | Director |
| Sound | Paul Groothuis | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Alex Baranowski | Music |
| Crew | Fin Walker | Choreographer |
| Writing | William Shakespeare | Theatre Play |
| Directing | Nicholas Hytner | Stage Director |