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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) stars as Hamlet in a bold new production of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, coming to the National Theatre this autumn.

This much-anticipated revival offers a fearless, stylish, and darkly funny take on Shakespeare’s tale of revenge, madness, and mortality. And Abeysekera’s Hamlet promises to be a performance for the ages.

Directed by Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat), the National Theatre’s new Deputy Artistic Director, this fresh interpretation promises to bring the play into sharp contemporary.

A formidable supporting cast includes Ian Charleson Award-winner Francesca Mills as Ophelia, Alistair Petrie (Sex Education) as Claudius, Geoffrey Streatfeild (Spooks) as Polonius, and Siobhan Redmond (Doctor Who) as First Player.

Don’t miss this gripping retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy — where betrayal, grief and the ghosts of the past collide on stage at one of London’s most prestigious venues.

Hamlet is playing at the National Theatre from 25 September to 22 November 2025.

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.

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Who is in the cast of Hamlet?

Starring Hiran Abeysekera as Hamlet, Joe Bolland as Guildenstern, Phil Cheadle as Marcellus, Ayesha Dharker as Gertrude, Ryan Ellsworth as Ghost, Tom Glenister as Laertes, Mary Higgins as Osric, Liz Jadav as Nurse, Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer as Fortinbras, Hari Mackinnon as Rosencrantz, Francesca Mills as Ophelia, Sophia Papadopolous as Cornelius, Alistair Petrie as Claudius, Siobhán Redmond as First Player, Seb Slade as Francisco, Geoffrey Streatfeild as Polonius, Noel White as Bernardo and Tessa Wong as Horatio.

Who are the creative team of Hamlet?

  • Written by William Shakespeare
  • Directed by Robert Hastie
  • Set and costume designer Ben Stones
  • Lighting designer Jessica Hung Han Yun
  • Sound designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
  • Composer Richard Taylor
  • Movement director Ira Mandela Siobhan
  • Fight director Kate Waters
  • Casting directors Alastair Coomer CDG and Martin Poile CDG
  • Associate director Georgie Staight

Important Notes

Content warning: This production contains themes of grief and death, including suicide and the loss of a parent, depictions of madness, violence, and coercive behaviour.

Access performances: Captioned Performances: Thursday 9 October – 7:15pm, Thursday 20 November – 7:15pm; Audio Described (with touch tours taking place 90 minutes before the show): Friday 17 October – 7:15pm, Saturday 15 November – 1:30pm; BSL Interpreted: Saturday 8 November – 1:30pm, Thursday 13 November – 6:30pm; Relaxed performance: Thursday 6 November – 7:15pm

Venue Information

National Theatre - Lyttelton Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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Hamlet is playing at the National Theatre - Lyttelton Theatre in London
The running time of Hamlet is 2 hours 50 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Hamlet are: 12+
Yes, Hamlet has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Hamlet has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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