Trailer: Hamlet for Young Audiences from the National Theatre (2023)

Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedy, Hamlet, is brought to life in this energetic and engaging retelling for children 8-12. On tour to schools with final performances in the Dorfman theatre: -- Hamlet’s dad is dead. His uncle has taken over the kingdom and married Hamlet’s mum. The whole world feels like it’s turned upside down. A ghostly encounter reveals a dreadful deed has been done. Should Hamlet take revenge? ‘That is the question.’ The national schools tour of Hamlet will reach over 8000 young people in total and will end with performances at the Dorfman Theatre 20-28 March 2023. -- Footage featured from 2022. A new cast features in the 2023 tour. -- Subscribe on YouTube: Sign up to our monthly newsletter: National Theatre TikTok: @nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: http