National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Jan 22, 2026 · 2h 40m
Director
Robert Hastie, Christine LallaOverview
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Are you watching closely? Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question—you know the one. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky's Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Cast of National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Hiran AbeysekeraHamlet
Alistair PetrieClaudius
Geoffrey StreatfeildPolonius
Ayesha DharkerGertrude
Francesca MillsOphelia
Ryan EllsworthGhost/Player King/First Gravedigger
Tessa WongHoratio
Tom GlenisterLaertes
Phil CheadleMarcellus / Captain
Kiren Kebaili-DwyerFortinbras
Joe BollandGuildenstern
Mary HigginsOsric / Voltemand
Liz JadavNurse / Priest- Hari MackinnonRosencrantz
- Sophia PapadopoulosCornelius / English Ambassador / Second Gravedigger
Siobhan RedmondFirst Player- Seb SladeFrancisco / Reynaldo
Noel WhiteBernardo
Crew of National Theatre Live: Hamlet
About National Theatre Live: Hamlet
What is National Theatre Live: Hamlet about?
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Are you watching closely? Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question—you know the one. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie…
When was National Theatre Live: Hamlet released?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet was released on January 22, 2026.
How long is National Theatre Live: Hamlet?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
Who directed National Theatre Live: Hamlet?
National Theatre Live: Hamlet was directed by Robert Hastie and Christine Lalla.
Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: Hamlet?
The cast of National Theatre Live: Hamlet includes Hiran Abeysekera (Hamlet), Alistair Petrie (Claudius), Geoffrey Streatfeild (Polonius), Ayesha Dharker (Gertrude) and Francesca Mills (Ophelia).