Hammer Presents National Theatre Live: Hamlet Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Running Time: 180 mins including interval

Content Warning: Themes of grief and death, including suicide and the loss of a parent. Depictions of madness. Violence and coercive behavior.

Recommended age: The National Theatre recommends this production for ages 12 and up.

All tickets are general admission.
Adult $23.00
Senior (62+) $20.00 
SJSU Community (staff, faculty, students, alumni) $16.00

A note about NTLive: THIS IS NOT A LIVE PERFORMANCE

NT Live is the British National Theatre's groundbreaking initiative to broadcast world-class theatre to movie screens. Each broadcast was filmed in front of a live audience in London, with cameras carefully positioned throughout the auditorium to ensure that viewers get the "best seat in the house" view of each production.