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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.
Performers Simon Russell Beale, Cathryn Bradshaw (Ophelia), Denis Quilley (Polonius), Paul Bazely, Simon Day, Sara Kestelman (Gertrude), Peter McEnery (Claudius), Ken Oxtoby, Chloe Angharad, Martin Chamberlain, Edward Gower, Guy Lankester, Sylvester Morand, Janet Spencer-Turner, Christopher Staines, Michael Wildman.
Author Shakespeare. Producer Royal National Theatre. Director John Caird. Design Tim Hatley. Lighting Paul Pyant. Music John Cameron. Sound Christopher Shutt. Director Terry King (fight).