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National Theatre Live: Hamlet (Screening)

Presented by NT Live
£20.50
City Varieties Music Hall
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Hiran Abeysekera as Hamlet sits in contemporary red theatre seats, casually tilting his head to the side and holding a skull in his hand. Text reads: National Theatre Live. Hamlet by William Shakespeare. A production from National Theatre.

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.

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Running Time: 3hrs (including interval)

Certificate: 12 TBC

Triggers and advisories: TBC

Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable

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