Hamlet Tickets
James Norton stars in Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy, in renowned German director Thomas Ostermeier’s landmark staging.
Hamlet in London
Grantchester and Happy Valley star James Norton leads the cast of Hamlet, coming to London in Autumn 2027. Norton stars as the titular Prince of Denmark in Shakespeare’s best-known and most performed tragedy, directed by renowned German director Thomas. Filled with revenge, romance and some of Shakespeare’s greatest lines, you won't want to miss this new revival of Ostermeier's award-winning production of the play, performed in English for the very first time. Secure your tickets today.
What Is Shakespeare's Play Hamlet About?
Prince Hamlet is called home from his studies following the death of his father - but something is rotten in the state of Denmark… When Hamlet begins seeing his father’s ghost, he learns that the late King was murdered by Hamlet’s uncle, Claudius, the King's brother, who has now married Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, and usurped his throne. Torn apart by the revelation, Hamlet hatches a revenge plot. Ophelia, the daughter of the King’s advisor and Hamlet’s sweetheart, and his friends try to intercede, but nothing will stop the Prince from enacting his plan.
As Hamlet seemingly plunges into madness, Ophelia and her family, Hamlet’s confidants, and Gertrude and Claudius are all drawn into the tangled web of Hamlet’s drama, an unfolding series of events that can only end in tragedy.
The History of Hamlet
Hamlet, or to give the play its full name, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601. Hamlet is Shakespeare's longest play, and one of his best-known and most frequently performed tragedies. Widely regarded as one of the most influential tragedies in the English language, Hamlet is also one of the most widely quoted works of literature in the world.
Many renowned actors have tackled the title role, with notable productions including performances by John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Ian McKellen, Andrew Scott, David Tennant, Paapa Essiedu, Michelle Terry, Maxine Peake, and Simon Russell Beale, among many others.
Ostermeier’s award-winning production of Hamlet first premiered in 2008. His internationally acclaimed staging is considered to be a landmark German-language production of the play. He now brings the staging to London to direct the production in English for the first time.
The Cast of Hamlet
James Norton stars as Hamlet. Norton is a BAFTA and Olivier-nominated actor. He is best known for his roles in Happy Valley, Grantchester, War and Peace, McMafia, and House of the Dragon on screen, and in Laura Wade’s Posh and Ivo Van Hove’s stage adaptation of A Little Life on stage.
Further casting is to be announced.
The Creative Team of Hamlet
Hamlet is written by William Shakespeare.
Thomas Ostermeier directs. Ostermeier is a German director who works in German, French and English, and is considered by many to be Germany’s best-known theatre director. He is a winner of the Europe Theatre Prize, a recipient of the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Biennale (for Hamlet) and was appointed an officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres - in recognition of significant contributions to the arts - in 2019. Credits include An Enemy of the People, Who Killed My Father, and Hedda Gabler.
Tickets for Hamlet in London
Thomas Ostermeier directs his renowned production of Hamlet in English for the very first time, in this thrilling new revival of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedy. Starring A Little Life and War and Peace star, BAFTA and Olivier-nominee James Norton, this production promises to be unmissable. To book or not to book, that is the question - and we know the answer! Book tickets for Hamlet in London today.
The appearance of any performer cannot be guaranteed and is always subject to illness, injury and statutory holiday entitlement.
Hamlet premieres in Autumn 2027. The above dates are placeholders and subject to change. Exact dates and venue for this production are to be announced.
