National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Name: National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Released: 2026-10-08
Duration: 3 h
Cast: Hiran Abeysekera, Joe Bolland, Phil Cheadle, Ayesha Dharker, Ryan Ellsworth

**TWO SHOWS — Thurs. October 8, 6 PM (presented with on-screen English captions) and Sat. October 10, 1:30 PM!** <div><br></div><div>Thursday performances of National Theatre Live are presented with ON-SCREEN CAPTIONS. </div><div><br></div><div><div>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.</div></div>PT3H2026-10-08

Hiran Abeysekera

Joe Bolland

Phil Cheadle

Ayesha Dharker

Ryan Ellsworth

Tom Glenister

Mary Higgins

Robert Hastie

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Showtimes

October 8, 6:00 pm

October 10, 1:30 pm