National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2026)
National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2026)
‘The play’s the thing’
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.

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Cast

Hiran Abeysekera Hiran Abeysekera As: Hamlet
Alistair Petrie Alistair Petrie As: Claudius
Geoffrey Streatfeild Geoffrey Streatfeild As: Polonius
Ayesha Dharker Ayesha Dharker As: Gertrude
Francesca Mills Francesca Mills As: Ophelia
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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.


Tagline: ‘The play’s the thing’
Certification: Unknown

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Genres: Drama

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Release Date: 22 January 2026

Country: GB

Runtime: 180m

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Company: National Theatre

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Costume and Makeup

Ben Stones

Ben Stones

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Lighting

Jessica Hung Han Yun

Jessica Hung Han Yun

Lighting Design

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Ben Stones

Ben Stones

Set Designer

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