William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” as performed by the London National Theatre begins at 6 p.m.–the most in-demand show of all time
A recorded satellite broadcast on Monday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. from London’s National Theatre presentation of “Hamlet” will be shown in room M-137 on the Verde Valley Campus (601 Black Hills Dr., Clarkdale). Tickets may ber purchased at www.ycpac.com or by calling 877-928-4253, up to four hours prior to the event. On the day-of-show, patrons can purchase tickets in person at M-137, beginning one hour before curtain time.
Tickets cost $9-$15. Series ticket receives a 10% discount, and tickets purchased in groups of ten or more receive a 10% discount.
Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Joining Cumberbatch on stage are Leo Bill (Gosford Park, Kinky Boots, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Ciaran Hinds (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows).
This presentation is directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to theaters.
As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death and paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
“The most in-demand theatre show of all time.” – Evening Standard