National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Today's sessions

Eastend Today: 18:15

Prospect Today: 13:00

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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.

Rating: E

Runtime: 180 mins

Director: Robert Hastie

Actors: Hiran Abeysekera

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas

Tue, Mar 3:

18:15

Wed, Mar 4:

13:00

Prospect Cinemas

Tue, Mar 3:

13:00

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