National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) headlines as Hamlet in a fearless, modern reinterpretation of Shakespeare's renowned tragedy. Caught between obligation and doubt, amid power and privilege, the young Prince Hamlet dares to pose the ultimate question. 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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Robert Hastie
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Robert Hastie is the director of National Theatre Live: Hamlet.
The cast of National Theatre Live: Hamlet includes Phil Cheadle as Marcellus, Geoffrey Streatfeild as Polonius, Hiran Abeysekera as Hamlet, Ayesha Dharker as Gertrude, Alistair Petrie as Claudius, Francesca Mills as Ophelia, Ryan Ellsworth as Ghost/Player King/First Gravedigger, Tessa Wong as Horatio, Tom Glenister as Laertes, and Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer as Fortinbras.
The duration of National Theatre Live: Hamlet is 3h 0 mins.
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet was released on 22 Jan 2026.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet is listed under Drama on Fanbiz.
