Hamlet: Live Broadcast
Written by William ShakespeareThe best theatre to stream this month
John Haidar's subtly disrupting production
Observer
Shadowy, impressionistic... Howle injects [Hamlet] with a sense of purpose and action
The Stage
Experience the star-studded premiere of Hamlet from wherever you are in the world, broadcast live from our stage to your screen.
Bristol Old Vic On Screen is delighted to announce two live broadcast dates for the theatre's upcoming production of Hamlet, coming to you wherever you are, on 10 and 11 Nov – and now, due to popular demand, a special Encore Broadcast on Sat 12 Nov.
Captured by state-of-the-art cinematic technology, allowing us to get right up close to the action on stage, we'll broadcast the live production directly to you from our beautiful 255-year-old theatre to your screen as it happens – so you get the full live experience from the best seat in the house.
We're so excited to be able to bring this bold new adaptation of Shakespeare's seminal work to audiences across the world, and we can't wait to share it with you!
Live Broadcast and Encore Information
The live broadcast and encore broadcasts begin at 7.00pm GMT, with a live welcome from the foyer and some special behind the scenes footage, before the production starts at 7.30pm GMT.
As the event is live, you be unable to start late or pause the broadcast without missing some of the show, so make sure you join us on time!
For more information about our live broadcasts, see our FAQs
Ticket Information
There are three ticket types for this production:
Standard: The live broadcast, including live welcome (please note: this price is limited, and will end on the morning of the broadcast)
Standard+: The live broadcast, including live welcome PLUS the digital souvenir programme (usually £5)
Premium: The live broadcast, including live welcome, the digital souvenir programme (usually £5) PLUS an exclusive access to an online live Q&A with the film's director, Tom Morris, who'll take you behind the scenes of the filming of Hamlet. The event will be available live on 3 Nov and on catch-up.
Please also select this option if you'll be watching Hamlet with other people or if you want to help Bristol Old Vic continue to deliver amazing work, both on stage and in our communities.
ABOUT HAMLET
'Must I remember?'
Hamlet's father is dead. His mother has remarried. He is alone with his thoughts. Then, he speaks.
Haunted by grief, and with his world spinning violently out of control, Hamlet has to make some decisions: forget or remember; live or die.
Featuring rising star Billy Howle (The Serpent; MotherFatherSon; On Chesil Beach) in the title role, and directed by John Haidar (Richard III), this visceral new production excavates the dark subconscious of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy.
Taut, claustrophobic and visually stunning
Literally edge of the seat stuff
Transports you to another world
Billy Howle is mesmerising
Thrilling optics...elegantly staged
Check out these stunning production shots:
