Hamlet at The National Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Reimagined for young audiences by Jude Christian
Directed by Tinuke Craig
Music by Sarah Taylor Ellis
'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.'
Production History:
Reimagined for young audiences by Jude Christian
Directed by Tinuke Craig
Music by Sarah Taylor Ellis
'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.'
Production History:
- The National Theatre Dorfman run: March 30 - April 9, 2020 *Postponed due to COVID-19*
- London schools tour: February - March 2020 *Final weeks cancelled due to COVID-19*