Hamlet

Story

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Frank Hayes, Michael Croft

Writers

William Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

1 January 1984

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Martin Jarvis

  Self - Presenter

• Marc Culwick

  Hamlet

• 

  Nathaniel Parker

  Claudius

• Matthew Townshend

  Polonius

• Nick King

  Laertes

• Tim Tracey

  Horatio

• David Thorpe

  Rosencrantz

• Jonathan Wingrave

  Guildenstern

• Robert Bristow

  Osric

• 

  Lloyd Owen

  Ghost / First Grave-Digger

• David Elmes

  The Players: The King

• Edward Kemp

  The Players: The Queen / Gentleman / Priest