National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Robin Lough
2010-12-09


7.8
210 min

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).

Cast

Name Character Team
Rory Kinnear Hamlet Zac E. Chan
Matthew Barker Francisco Unowned
David Calder Polonius Unowned
Marcus Cunningham Marcellus Unowned
Jake Fairbrother Fortinbras Unowned
Richie Hart Musician Unowned
Clare Higgins Gertrude Unowned
Ferdinand Kingsley Rosencrantz Goutbreak
Alex Lanipekun Laertes Unowned
James Laurenson Ghost / Player King Unowned
Patrick Malahide Claudius Unowned
Ruth Negga Ophelia Hangin with Mr. Cooper
James Pearse Voltemand Unowned
Michael Peavoy Barnardo Unowned
Saskia Portway Player Queen Unowned
Victor Power Reynaldo Unowned
Prasanna Puwanarajah Guildenstern Unowned
Nick Sampson Osric Unowned
Michael Sheldon Lucianus / English Ambassador Unowned
Leo Staar Priest Unowned
Zara Tempest-Walters Messenger Unowned
Giles Terera Horatio Unowned
Ellie Turner Cornelia Unowned