Grief can play tricks on the mind but when Hamlet unravels a web of deceit it leads him to the ultimate crisis of conscience. Luke Thallon stars and Rupert Goold directs.

The full cast for our 2025 production of Hamlet, starring Luke Thallon, Jared Harris and Nancy Carroll, directed by Rupert Goold

See the production images of Hamlet, with Luke Thallon, Jared Harris, Nancy Carroll, Anton Lesser, Elliot Levey, and Nia Towle.

Watch trailer for this five-star new production of Hamlet, playing the Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 29 March.

Glimpse inside the Hamlet rehearsal room.

Find out about the plot of Shakespeare's great tragedy.

Find out more about our production of Hamlet and how it was created, with our series of events.

Discover our student and teacher events and resources for studying Hamlet

Find out about our assisted performances for Hamlet.

Insights into some of our key past productions, how they were staged and the directorial choices that were made