Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas.
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
"Benedict Cumberbatch is a blazing five-star Hamlet" - Daily Telegraph
"One of the most visually and atmospherically stunning productions I've ever seen, of anything, ever." - Time Out
"Benedict Cumberbatch exudes charisma and intelligence." - Evening Standard
Benedict Cumberbatch at a rehearsal for “Hamlet” at London’s Barbican theater. Credit Johan Persson
Benedict Cumberbatch, a Hamlet Who’s One Hot Ticket in London
“Mr. Cumberbatch’s appearance as Hamlet — a 12-week run that ends Oct. 31 — is easily the most anticipated event of the London theatrical season. Its lead producer, Sonia Friedman, said she believed it was the fastest-selling play in British history, with its advance seats going within hours.”Read the full article
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