BAM's Version Of The Bard's Classic

Launching a new collaboration between BAM and London's National Theatre, director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) presents a bold, modern reinterpretation of Hamlet for a four-week engagement. Starring Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi), this witty and incisive production offers a darkly humorous twist on Shakespeare's iconic tragedy.

What is the story?

After learning of his father's death Prince Hamlet is disgusted to discover his uncle has married his mother and installed himself on the Danish throne. After being visited by the ghost of the old king, Hamlet sets out to regain his rightful place and avenge his father's murder. 

Packed full of political intrigue, violence, philosophy and self-discovery, Hamlet is the king of the English language and literary canon, as well as showing the full breadth and depth of Shakespeare's genius.