Hamnet Tickets

When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents, Agnes and William, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet, out of the greatest suffering, something of extraordinary wonder is born.

Set in Warwickshire in 1582, Agnes Hathaway, a natural healer, meets the Latin tutor, William Shakespeare. Drawn together by powerful but hidden impulses, they create a life together and make a family. 

As William moves to London to discover his place in the world of theatre, Agnes stays at home to raise their three children but she is the constant presence and purpose of his life.

Who is in the cast of Hamnet?

Reprising their roles from the RSC’s Stratford-upon-Avon run are lead actors Madeleine Mantock (Agnes Hathaway) and Tom Varey (William Shakespeare), alongside Sarah Belcher (Joan), Will Brown (Burbage/Father John), Ajani Cabey (Hamnet), Frankie Hastings (Eliza/Customer), Karl Haynes (Ned), Alex Jarrett (Judith), Hannah McPake (Jude), Peter Wight (John/Will Kempe), Gabriel Akuwudike (Bartholomew), Phoebe Campbell (Susanna), Mhairi Gayer (Tilly/Caterina/Landlady) and Liza Sadovy (Mary).

Who are the creative team of Hamnet?

Based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, adapted for the stage by Lolita Chakrabarti, directed by Erica Whyman.

The creative team also includes: Design by Tom Piper, Lighting by Prema Mehta, Sound by Simon Baker, Music by Oğuz Kaplangi, Casting by Amy Ball CDG, Movement by Ayse Tashkiran, Dramaturg Pippa Hill, Fights by Kate Waters, Music Director Alice Brown.