

National Theatre Live: Hamlet
2026 Directed by Robert HastieOlivier 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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Hiran Abeysekera
....................................................Hamlet

Phil Cheadle
....................................................Marcellus

Ayesha Dharker
....................................................Gertrude

Tom Glenister
....................................................Laertes

Francesca Mills
....................................................Ophelia

Alistair Petrie
....................................................Claudius
Director
...........................................................Robert Hastie
Set Designer
...........................................................Ben Stones
Production Companies
...................................................National Theatre
Production Countries
........................................................United Kingdom
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....................................................Genres
....................................................Drama
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