National Theatre Live: Hamlet 2026 Directed by Robert Hastie
‘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.
Country
USA
Production Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Gnere
Drama
Production Company
National Theatre
Status In Production
Release Date 22 January 2026
180 mins
Cast
Hiran Abeysekera
Hamlet
Phil Cheadle
Marcellus
Ayesha Dharker
Gertrude
Tom Glenister
Laertes
Francesca Mills
Ophelia
Alistair Petrie
Claudius
