National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Running time: 180 mins
Genre: Theatre, Drama
Directed by: Robert Hastie
Release Date: 22/01/2026
Starring: Hiran Abeysekera
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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