Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the U.K.’s National Theatre, is juggling major productions on both sides of the Atlantic next spring, transferring his production of “Hamlet” to New York’s ...

To thrill, or not to thrill? This production proves all pace and little power, though Francesca Mills shines as Ophelia ...

Hiran Abeysekera makes a flippant, manic Hamlet in this muddled take on the quintessential tragedy Leaning into every opportunity for unsettling humour, but neglecting the rich emotional depth that ...

The 39-year-old, about to become the first Asian actor on the National Theatre stage to play Hamlet, grew up in the shadow of the Sri Lankan civil war. After working in local theatre in Colombo, he ...

Life of Pi star Hiran Abeysekera stars as Hamlet at the National Theatre but another actor steals the show with a heartbreaking performance.

The National Theatre has revealed that its ongoing production of Hamlet starring Hiran Abeysekera is to transfer to New York in spring of next year ...

Hamlet shoots him and his disbelieving victim wanders on as blood leaks through his shirt. Ophelia’s mad scene is utterly ...

The National Theatre has revealed further information about productions in 2026. The season will feature the New York transfer of Hamlet, and more! See the full season here.

From Susan Sarandon at the Old Vic to ‘Hamlet’ at the National Theatre, it’s a lively month on the London stage ...

Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the U.K.’s National Theatre, is juggling major productions on both sides of the Atlantic next spring, transferring his production of “Hamlet” to New York’s ...

Hiran Abeysekera is set to become the first Asian actor on the National Theatre stage to play Hamlet - National Theatre Hiran Abeysekera’s story is more dramatic than anything you might see on stage.