National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

180 mins | Drama | Jan. 22, 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.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

180 mins | Drama | Jan. 22, 2026

National Theatre Live: Hamlet
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.
Producers National Theatre of Great Britain Production
Original title National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Directors Robert Hastie
Writers

Cast

Hiran Abeysekera

as Hamlet

Phil Cheadle

as Marcellus

Ayesha Dharker

as Gertrude

Tom Glenister

as Laertes

Francesca Mills

as Ophelia

Alistair Petrie

as Claudius