Hamlet
Synopsis
Shakespeare’s tale of psychological turmoil and familial destruction is brought vividly to life in this Black Theatre Live production, in association with Watford Palace Theatre and Stratford Circus Arts Centre. Captured live at Tara Theatre in south London, this production marked the first time an all-black cast presented Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in the UK. The seminal performance is followed by a Q&A session with director Jeffery Kissoon and Jatinder Verma MBE, Artistic Director of Tara Arts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffery Kissoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Norfolk
- Original Score
- Sebastian Russell
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Studios
- Tara Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffery Kissoon
Mark Norfolk
Sebastian Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffery Kissoon
Director
Natalie Pryce
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hamlet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hamlet about?
Shakespeare’s tale of psychological turmoil and familial destruction is brought vividly to life in this Black Theatre Live production, in association with Watford Palace Theatre and Stratford Circus Arts Centre. Captured live at Tara Theatre in south London, this production marked the first time an all-black cast presented Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in the UK. The seminal performance is followed by a Q&A session with director Jeffery Kissoon and Jatinder Verma MBE, Artistic Director of Tara Arts.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Jeffery Kissoon.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Mark Ebulue, Joy Elias-Rilwan, Trevor Laird, Patrick Miller, Offue Okegbe.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Sebastian Russell.