Why it may be worth watching
- Hamlet combines Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Maxine Peake, John Shrapnel, Barbara Marten.
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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.
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Cast
Maxine PeakeHamlet
John ShrapnelClaudius/Ghost
Barbara MartenGertrude
Gillian BevanPolonia
Thomas ArnoldHoratio
Ashley ZhangazhaLaertes
Katie WestOphelia
Claire BenedictMarcella / Player King
Peter SinghGuildenstern
Jodie McNeeRosencrantz / 2nd Gravedigger
Michelle ButterlyMargaret / 1st Gravedigger
Ben StottBernardo / Osric / Player Queen
Tachia NewallFrancisco / Reynaldo / Priest
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. Its longer runtime makes it a more substantial watch.
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woman directorfilmed theater
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