Hamlet in the Round
In Conversation
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51m
Ian McKellen, Rory Kinnear, Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings, Michelle Terry and Hiran Abeysekera share their insights and experiences playing Hamlet, revealing the challenges and joys behind Shakespeare's most iconic role. Generations of Hamlets come together in an unforgettable Roundtable discussion, led by Robert Hastie, exploring one of theatre's greatest characters and the enduring legacy of Hamlet on stage.
Following its acclaimed run at the National Theatre in London, the 2025 production of Hamlet, directed by Robert Hastie, Deputy Artistic Director of the National Theatre, and featuring Hiran Abeysekera, is now available to stream on National Theatre at Home.
Watch Hamlet in the Round and stream the 2025 production of Hamlet on National Theatre at Home.
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