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Hamlet

"Desire. Murder. Revenge."

From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.

Top Cast

  • Maxine Peake

    Maxine Peake

    Hamlet

  • John Shrapnel

    John Shrapnel

    Claudius/Ghost

  • Barbara Marten

    Barbara Marten

    Gertrude

  • Gillian Bevan

    Gillian Bevan

    Polonia

  • Thomas Arnold

    Thomas Arnold

    Horatio

  • Ashley Zhangazha

    Ashley Zhangazha

    Laertes

  • Katie West

    Katie West

    Ophelia

  • Claire Benedict

    Claire Benedict

    Marcella / Player King

  • Peter Singh

    Peter Singh

    Guildenstern

Overview

From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.

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