66 The Cut
Waterloo
London
SE1 8LZ
020 7922 2922
Day tickets from £10 available for all performances, including gallery stools. Must be bought in person from 9.30am onwards on the day of the performance. Limited to two per person, subject to availability.
by William Shakespeare
Hayley Carmichael as Horatio is 'fascinating'
Evening Standard
Sally Dexter as Gertrude 'shines'
Daily Mail
Michael Gould as Polonius gives a 'fantastic performance'
BBC Radio 4
Vinette Robinson as Ophelia is 'truly touching'
The Guardian
Benedict Wong as Laertes is 'excellent'
Sunday Times
James Clyde as Claudius gives a 'strong performance'
What's On Stage
'The Rosencrantz and Guildenstern relationship is quirkier than ever as Eileen Walsh joins Adeel Akhtar to exude neurosis and humour.'
British Theatre Guide
James Clyde, Callum Dixon and Pip Donaghy are part of the 'incredibly strong ensemble'
BBC Radio 4
MICHAEL SHEEN PLAYS HAMLET IN THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR.
After worldwide acclaim in The Queen, Frost/Nixon and The Damned United, Michael Sheen returns to the London stage in one of the most anticipated performances of his career.
Ian Rickson, director of multi-award-winning Jerusalem, gives us his view of Shakespeare's great tragedy.
★★★★
'Sheen’s performance will live in the memory... an audacious achievement.'
Evening Standard
★★★★
'Has a terrifying freshness to it… electrifying.’
Financial Times
★★★★
‘Sheen is unbearably moving.’
The Times
★★★★
‘A prodigious production.’
The Independent
★★★★
'Exhilarating, radical... tremendous.'
Metro
★★★★
'Thrilling... fiery brilliance.'
Independent on Sunday
★★★★
'Stunning, brilliant, extraordinarily moving.'
Mail on Sunday
★★★★
‘Bold and arresting… outstanding.’
Daily Express
★★★★★
‘Utterly riveting.’
City AM
‘Rickson’s production is mad but brilliant.’
The Telegraph
‘Ingenious, revelatory… truly frightening.’
The Observer
'Michael Sheen is the brightest talent of his generation.'
The Observer
7:30pm
Wednesday & Saturday matinees (12, 19, 26, 30 Nov, 3, 10, 14, 17, 29 Dec, 7, 14, 18, 21 Jan): 2pm
Running time: 3 hours and 20 minutes (approx), including an interval
When coming to see Hamlet, you'll find a new way into the Young Vic. Please arrive at the main box office 30 minutes before start time to experience this different route, which is fully accessible.
Tickets: £29.50, £25, £17.50, £10
Previews: (28 October - 8 November) £17.50, £10
Day Seats: £10 day tickets (gallery stools) available for performances from 11 November onwards. Tickets will be available from our box office at 9.30am on the day of the performance and must be bought in person. Limited to two per person, subject to availability.
A limited number of discounts are available for each performance. Early booking is advised.
SEE MORE FOR LESS Take advantage of our Season Savers: buy top-price tickets and get your second show half price or third show free!
Click here to find out more about the Young Vic's seating policy, and about what to expect when you arrive at the Young Vic.
The Cut Bar & Restaurant at the Young Vic serves an inspired mix of classic and original play-themed dishes create an exciting menu from fresh, free-range and organic ingredients.
David Lan talks to The Financial Times about the appeal of Hamlet, with Simon Russell Beale and theatre critic Sarah Hemming.
Michael Sheen talks to The Guardian about humility, Hollywood and Hamlet.
Charlotte Higgins of The Guardian announces Hamlet.
The Independent's Paul Taylor selects Hamlet as one of his 'Ones to watch in 2011'.
The Independent on Sunday give the 'Heads Up' on Hamlet.
Hamlet is named the number one show to see this autumn, in Time Out.
Direction Ian Rickson
Design Jeremy Herbert
Costume Nicky Gillibrand
Light Adam Silverman
Sound Gareth Fry
Music Stephen Warbeck
Choreography Maxine Doyle
Casting Sam Jones CDG
Fight Kate Waters
Adeel Akhtar
Hayley Carmichael
James Clyde
Sally Dexter
Callum Dixon
Pip Donaghy
Michael Gould
Adam McNamara
Vinette Robinson
Michael Sheen
Matthew Trevannion
Eileen Walsh
Benedict Wong
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