
25 Dec 1996

Hamlet
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain present an abridged version of Shakespeare's play, with explanatory links and introductions by Martin Jarvis. Following the presentation of the play, members of the company are shown in a workshop with actor-director Ron Daniels.
Self - Presenter
Hamlet
Claudius
Polonius
Laertes
Horatio
Rosencrantz
Guildenstern
Osric
Ghost / First Grave-Digger
The Players: The King
The Players: The Queen / Gentleman / Priest
Lucianus
The Players: Prologue
The Players: Clown
Messenger
Second Grave-Digger
Fortinbras
Marcellus
Self - Workshop Leader
25 Dec 1996
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
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