NZ release date: 19/02/2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

DIRECTED BY: Robert Hastie

WRITTEN BY: William Shakespeare

STARRING: Hiran Abeysekera

SHOWING AT THESE
NZ CINEMAS:

Matakana Cinemas, Matakana
Bridgeway, Auckland
Rialto Cinemas, Auckland
Mercury Twin Cinemas, Whitianga
Luxe Cinemas, Tauranga
Tivoli Cinema, Cambridge
Event Cinemas, New Plymouth
Event Cinemas, Palmerston North
The Screening Room, Masterton
ShoreLine Cinema, Waikanae
Light House Cinema, Wellington
The Mayfair, Kaikoura
Town Hall Cinemas, Rangiora
Academy Gold Cinema, Christchurch
Deluxe Cinemas, Christchurch
Lumiere Cinemas, Christchurch
Rialto Cinemas, Dunedin