Overview
This National Theatre Production was filmed for the National Theatre Archive in November 2022. ‘To be or not to be…’ Hamlet’s dad is dead. His uncle has taken over the kingdom and married Hamlet’s mum. The whole world feels like it’s turned upside down. A ghostly encounter reveals a dreadful deed has been done. Should Hamlet take revenge? ‘That is the question.’ Join us for this energetic and engaging retelling of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedy.
Top Cast
Curtis Callier
Guildenstern
David Ahmad
Polonius

Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer
Hamlet
Vedi Roy
Claudius

Efé Agwele
Rosencratz
Claire Redcliffe
Gertrude

Chanel Waddock
Laertes
Jessica Alade
Ophelia
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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