Hamlet tickets
About Hamlet
Kicking off an ongoing partnership between BAM and London’s National Theatre, director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) brings his witty, fearlessly contemporary take on Hamlet across the Atlantic for a four-week run. Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) stars in this sharp, darkly funny reimagining of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Since its first staging at BAM in 1861, Hamlet has returned more than a dozen times, helmed by luminaries like Ingmar Bergman, Peter Brook, and Thomas Ostermeier. Now, Hastie’s fresh new production marks yet another groundbreaking chapter to BAM’s legacy of daring Hamlets.
Run time
2hr 45min.
Categories
Age
All Ages.
Start date
April 19th, 2026
End date
May 17th, 2026
“A fresh, modern Hamlet that captivates everyone”
Shakespeare Reimagined With Energy And Heart
Audiences are raving about this modern, inventive take on Hamlet that makes the classic feel fresh and accessible to everyone—even those who were skeptical about seeing Shakespeare. The incredible set...
What It Feels Like
- Energizing
- Darkly humorous
- Deeply moving
You’ll Love This If…
- You want Shakespeare made accessible and fun
- You appreciate inventive staging and stunning set design
- You enjoy fresh perspectives on classic stories
A slightly modern twist on Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. This production was SO good I went to see it three times.
This was both a very original Hamlet and also exactly right in terms of mood and emotional representation of characters. The direction and acting were great.
Hamlet was elevated by the phenomenal performances from Hiran Abeysekera and Francesca Mills. Their chemistry and emotional intensity carried the entire production. The modern adaptation was a smart twist that made the story feel immediate and unpredictable without losing the weight of Shakespeare’s original themes
Hamlet cast and creative team
By: William Shakespeare
Director: Robert Hastie
Choreography: Ira Mandela Siobhan
Cast list: Hiran Abeysekera (as Hamlet), Alistair Petrie (as Claudius), Maureen Beattie (as First Player), Joe Bolland (as Guildenstern), Matthew Cottle (as Polonius), Tim Dewberry (as Marcellus/Captain), Ayesha Dharker (as Gertrude), Ryan Ellsworth (as Ghost/Player King/First Gravedigger), Tom Glenister (as Laertes), Mary Higgins (as Osric/Voltemand), Liz Jadav (as Nurse/Priest), Kiren Kebaili-Dwyer (as Fortinbras), Hari Mackinnon (as Rosencrantz), Francesca Mills (as Ophelia), Sophia Papadopoulos (as Cornelius/English Ambassador/Second Gravedigger), Seb Slade (as Francisco/Reynaldo), Noel White (as Bernardo), Tessa Wong (as Horatio)
Sets: Ben Stones
Costumes: Ben Stones
Lighting: Jessica Hung Han Yun
Sound: Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Other info: Original music by Richard Taylor, fight direction by Kate Waters
Venue
Harvey Theater at BAM Strong
Tickets
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