The Name of Action
“To be, or not to be? The most famous speech in the English language has been deradicalized and made into something very safe and individualistic when actually it’s about a collective call to action.”
Synopsis
A look at why Hamlet, a play that’s over 400 years old, holds a mirror up to society today. Filmed across four days of workshops with youth theatre groups across London: The Big House, Bush Theatre Young Companies, Centre 59, and Open Door.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naqqash Khalid
- Original Title
- The Name of Action
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ProdCo, WePresent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naqqash Khalid
Jermaine Canute Edwards
Jack Williams
Theo Hue Williams, Ed Hoadley
Department Leadership Roster
Naqqash Khalid
Director
Theo Hue Williams
Producer
Jermaine Canute Edwards
Director of Photography
Jack Williams
Editor
Ed Hoadley
Producer
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What is The Name of Action about?
A look at why Hamlet, a play that’s over 400 years old, holds a mirror up to society today. Filmed across four days of workshops with youth theatre groups across London: The Big House, Bush Theatre Young Companies, Centre 59, and Open Door.
Who directed The Name of Action?
The Name of Action was directed by Naqqash Khalid.
Who stars in The Name of Action?
The principal cast of The Name of Action includes Riz Ahmed, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Clare, Chris Roseblade.
When was The Name of Action released and how long is it?
The Name of Action was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 10m.