Written between 1599 and 1601. The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet's mother. The play vividly charts the course of real and feigned madness - from overwhelming grief to seething rage - and explores themes of treachery, revenge, incest, and moral corruption. Sponsored by KPMG. Design and costumes generously supported by Alan and Jean Horan. Running time 3hrs 15mins.| 19 Mar 01 to 24 Mar 01 | Theatre Royal Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 13 Mar 01 to 17 Mar 01 | His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 5 Mar 01 to 10 Mar 01 | Theatre Royal Bath, Bath & North East Somerset Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 27 Feb 01 to 3 Mar 01 | Theatre Royal Plymouth Plymouth, Devon Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 3 Oct 00 to 7 Oct 00 | Gaiety Theatre Dublin, Ireland Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 26 Sep 00 to 30 Sep 00 | Theatre Royal Glasgow Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 18 Sep 00 to 23 Sep 00 | Theatre Royal Brighton, East Sussex Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 2 Aug 00 to 12 Aug 00 | Malvern Theatres Malvern, Worcestershire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 15 Jul 00 to 23 Jan 01 | Lyttelton (National Theatre) West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
