“Benedict Cumberbatch is a blazing five-star Hamlet.” – Daily Telegraph 

“This is a Hamlet for a world on the edge: a warning from history, and a plea for new ideas from a new generation.” – Variety 

A Shakespearean classic that never gets old: back by popular demand, this gripping adaptation of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch makes its return to the big screen.

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. Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the titular role of Hamlet in this must-watch Shakespeare classic, directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions.

Seen by nearly a million people worldwide, Hamlet is one of National Theatre Live’s best-performing and most in-demand broadcasts thanks to its accessibility, lavish staging and stunning costumes. Don’t miss your chance to catch this screening, enjoyed by huge audiences worldwide!