National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2026)

‘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.

Genres: Drama

Stars: Hiran Abeysekera, Alistair Petrie, Geoffrey Streatfeild, Ayesha Dharker, Francesca Mills

Release Date: 2026-01-22

Country: United Kingdom

Ratings: 6.5 / 10 (2 votes)

Runtime: 180 mins