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National Theatre Live: Hamlet

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A 2010 broadcast of Hamlet returns to cinemas as part of the NT's 50th anniversary celebrations. Following his celebrated performances at the National Theatre in Burnt by the Sun, The Revenger's Tragedy, Philistines and The Man of Mode, Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in a dynamic new production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition, directed by Nicholas Hytner. He is joined by Clare Higgins (Gertrude), Patrick Malahide (Claudius), David Calder (Polonius), James Laurenson (Ghost/Player King) and Ruth Negga (Ophelia).

Directed byRobin Lough, Nicholas Hytner

Play
Status
Released
Runtime
3h 30m
Language
EN
Released
December 9, 2010
Studios
National Theatre

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

Hamlet

Matthew Barker

Matthew Barker

Francisco

David Calder

David Calder

Polonius

Marcus Cunningham

Marcellus

Jake Fairbrother

Jake Fairbrother

Fortinbras

Richie Hart

Musician

Clare Higgins

Clare Higgins

Gertrude

Ferdinand Kingsley

Ferdinand Kingsley

Rosencrantz

Alex Lanipekun

Alex Lanipekun

Laertes

James Laurenson

James Laurenson

Ghost / Player King

Creative team
Directed by
Robin Lough
Robin Lough
Nicholas Hytner
Nicholas Hytner

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