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RSC announces complete Hamlet casting

RSC announces complete Hamlet casting

RSC announces Hamlet casting

RSC announces Hamlet casting

New version of Hamlet, featuring Radiohead songs, to be staged at the RSC and Factory International

New version of Hamlet, featuring Radiohead songs, to be staged at the RSC and Factory International

<em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> releases new trailer ahead of world premiere at the Barbican

My Neighbour Totoro releases new trailer ahead of world premiere at the Barbican

Angela Lansbury to receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award

Angela Lansbury to receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award

Cast for Sheffield Theatres' <em>Rock / Paper / Scissors</em> trilogy of plays running in tandem announced

Cast for Sheffield Theatres' Rock / Paper / Scissors trilogy of plays running in tandem announced

Was the jury out for Jodie Comer's West End debut in <em>Prima Facie</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Was the jury out for Jodie Comer's West End debut in Prima Facie?

Winners of Critics' Circle Theatre Awards announced

Winners of Critics' Circle Theatre Awards announced

Ian McKellen to star in new version of <em>Hamlet</em> at the Edinburgh Fringe

Ian McKellen to star in new version of Hamlet at the Edinburgh Fringe

"To thine audience be true" – Tinuke Craig on taking <em>Hamlet</em> to primary schools across the UK

"To thine audience be true" – Tinuke Craig on taking Hamlet to primary schools across the UK

<em>Hamlet</em> at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse – review

Hamlet at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse – review

<em>Hamlet</em> at Shakespeare's Globe – first look photos

Hamlet at Shakespeare's Globe – first look photos

Meat Loaf has died aged 74

Meat Loaf has died aged 74

Shakespeare's Globe announces cast for <em>Hamlet</em> at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Shakespeare's Globe announces cast for Hamlet at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

<em>The Cherry Orchard</em> review – Ian McKellen performs with poignant care in this deft revival

The Cherry Orchard review – Ian McKellen performs with poignant care in this deft revival

Cush Jumbo, Adrian Dunbar, Joseph Marcell, Tara Fitzgerald and more celebrate <em>Hamlet</em>'s opening

Cush Jumbo, Adrian Dunbar, Joseph Marcell, Tara Fitzgerald and more celebrate Hamlet's opening

<em>Hamlet</em> at the Young Vic review – Cush Jumbo's long-awaited Dane arrives

Hamlet at the Young Vic review – Cush Jumbo's long-awaited Dane arrives

John Challis has died aged 79

John Challis has died aged 79

Young Vic's <em>Hamlet</em> with Cush Jumbo and Adrian Dunbar reveals rehearsal photos and broadcast dates

Young Vic's Hamlet with Cush Jumbo and Adrian Dunbar reveals rehearsal photos and broadcast dates

Cush Jumbo's <em>Hamlet</em> at the Young Vic announces complete casting

Cush Jumbo's Hamlet at the Young Vic announces complete casting

Exclusive: Full cast announced for Curve's <em>Cat on a Hot Tin Roof</em>

Exclusive: Full cast announced for Curve's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Ian McKellen's <em>Hamlet</em>: Did critics smile and smile at the age-blind production?

Review Round-Ups

Ian McKellen's Hamlet: Did critics smile and smile at the age-blind production?

<em>Hamlet</em> with Ian McKellen at Theatre Royal Windsor – review

Hamlet with Ian McKellen at Theatre Royal Windsor – review

<em>Hamlet</em> with Ian McKellen extends Theatre Royal Windsor run

Hamlet with Ian McKellen extends Theatre Royal Windsor run

<em>Chewing Gum Dreams, A View from the Bridge</em> and more added to National Theatre's streaming service

Chewing Gum Dreams, A View from the Bridge and more added to National Theatre's streaming service

Ian McKellen's <em>Hamlet</em> set to go ahead from next week despite roadmap delay

Ian McKellen's Hamlet set to go ahead from next week despite roadmap delay

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

Four National Theatre Live productions to be streamed on Amazon Prime

Four National Theatre Live productions to be streamed on Amazon Prime

Watch a clip from new musical <em>Cake</em>, about the life of Marie Antoinette

Watch a clip from new musical Cake, about the life of Marie Antoinette

BBC to open up Shakespeare archive for free to schools, colleges and universities

BBC to open up Shakespeare archive for free to schools, colleges and universities

<em>Cats</em>, <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> and Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em> to be broadcast on Sky Arts

Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake to be broadcast on Sky Arts

Theatre Royal Haymarket to reopen with <em>Love Letters</em> in May

Theatre Royal Haymarket to reopen with Love Letters in May

Young Vic to open Cush Jumbo <em>Hamlet</em> in September

Young Vic to open Cush Jumbo Hamlet in September

New dates and casting announced for Ian McKellen's <em>Hamlet</em>

New dates and casting announced for Ian McKellen's Hamlet

Sky reveals first look at Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson ahead of new TV series

Sky reveals first look at Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson ahead of new TV series

Top plays to see in 2021

Top plays to see in 2021

Top new plays to see in 2021

Top new plays to see in 2021

For One Knight Only: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen prove a delight

For One Knight Only: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen prove a delight

Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove to star in <em>Love Letters</em> at Theatre Royal Windsor

Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove to star in Love Letters at Theatre Royal Windsor

Overheard at the theatre – even more of the funniest comments by audience members

Overheard at the theatre – even more of the funniest comments by audience members

Ten stage shows to watch on Marquee.TV

Ten stage shows to watch on Marquee.TV

New TV series to re-tell Shakespeare's plays in modern-day America

New TV series to re-tell Shakespeare's plays in modern-day America

National Theatre Live puts past productions into cinemas

National Theatre Live puts past productions into cinemas

Watch Ian McKellen read a sonnet to Patrick Stewart for his birthday

Watch Ian McKellen read a sonnet to Patrick Stewart for his birthday

Ian McKellen to play Hamlet in new production that begins rehearsals on Monday

Ian McKellen to play Hamlet in new production that begins rehearsals on Monday

Stage and screen star Ian Holm has died aged 88

Stage and screen star Ian Holm has died aged 88

BBC announces broadcast date for RSC's <em>Hamlet</em> with Paapa Essiedu

BBC announces broadcast date for RSC's Hamlet with Paapa Essiedu

Marquee TV, offering theatre, opera and dance streams, extends free trial to 30 days

Marquee TV, offering theatre, opera and dance streams, extends free trial to 30 days

Plays in the Parks – Birmingham Rep's incredible WWII story

Plays in the Parks – Birmingham Rep's incredible WWII story

Shakespeare's plays are far more action-packed than you'd imagine

Shakespeare's plays are far more action-packed than you'd imagine

Shakespeare's Globe to release 40 free productions as part of new digital content offering

Shakespeare's Globe to release 40 free productions as part of new digital content offering

All-female <em>Hamlet</em> at the Watermill Theatre to star Evanna Lynch, Nenda Neurer and more

All-female Hamlet at the Watermill Theatre to star Evanna Lynch, Nenda Neurer and more

Director Terry Hands dies aged 79

Director Terry Hands dies aged 79

Brits twice as likely to identify musical lyrics as Shakespeare quotes

Brits twice as likely to identify musical lyrics as Shakespeare quotes

Review: <em>Mephisto (A Rhapsody)</em> (Gate Theatre)

Review: Mephisto (A Rhapsody) (Gate Theatre)

<em>Macbeth</em> starring John Simm and Dervla Kirwan: first look photos at the Chichester production

Macbeth starring John Simm and Dervla Kirwan: first look photos at the Chichester production

Watch John Simm and Dervla Kirwan discuss starring in Chichester Festival Theatre's <em>Macbeth</em>

Watch John Simm and Dervla Kirwan discuss starring in Chichester Festival Theatre's Macbeth

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, York)

Review: Hamlet (Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, York)

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (St Paul's Church)

Review: Hamlet (St Paul's Church)

Ruth Negga and Cush Jumbo as Hamlet in Young Vic's new season

Ruth Negga and Cush Jumbo as Hamlet in Young Vic's new season

Transgender actor to play Hamlet in St Paul's Church production

Transgender actor to play Hamlet in St Paul's Church production

David Oakes, Maggie Bain, Sam Callis and more cast in Shakespeare's Rose 2019 York season

David Oakes, Maggie Bain, Sam Callis and more cast in Shakespeare's Rose 2019 York season

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: Hamlet (Leeds Playhouse)

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre summer pop up creative teams announced

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre summer pop up creative teams announced

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre to open second venue at Oxford's Blenheim Palace

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre to open second venue at Oxford's Blenheim Palace

Top 5 gender-switched roles Judi Dench should do

Top 5 gender-switched roles Judi Dench should do

Ruth Negga to play Hamlet as part of Dublin Theatre Festival

Ruth Negga to play Hamlet as part of Dublin Theatre Festival

West Yorkshire Playhouse to change name to Leeds Playhouse

West Yorkshire Playhouse to change name to Leeds Playhouse

Thelma Holt wins Sam Wanamaker Award

Thelma Holt wins Sam Wanamaker Award

To see or not to see: what did critics think about Michelle Terry's <em>Hamlet</em> at Shakespeare's Globe?

Review Round-Ups

To see or not to see: what did critics think about Michelle Terry's Hamlet at Shakespeare's Globe?

Review: As You Like It and Hamlet (Shakespeare's Globe)

Review: As You Like It and Hamlet (Shakespeare's Globe)

Michelle Terry as Hamlet and <em>As You Like It</em> at Shakespeare's Globe: in photos

Michelle Terry as Hamlet and As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe: in photos

What's it like for a man to play Ophelia?

What's it like for a man to play Ophelia?

Revealed: The nation's favourite Shakespeare play

Revealed: The nation's favourite Shakespeare play

Michelle Terry to play Hamlet in her inaugural season at Shakespeare's Globe

Michelle Terry to play Hamlet in her inaugural season at Shakespeare's Globe

BBC confirm broadcast details for <em>Hamlet</em> starring Andrew Scott

BBC confirm broadcast details for Hamlet starring Andrew Scott

Juliet Stevenson: 'I want great parts for women, not women playing great parts for men'

Juliet Stevenson: 'I want great parts for women, not women playing great parts for men'

Andrew Scott WhatsOnStage Awards acceptance speech: 'It was an honour to play <em>Hamlet</em>'

Andrew Scott WhatsOnStage Awards acceptance speech: 'It was an honour to play Hamlet'

Supporting performances can mean as much as star turns

Supporting performances can mean as much as star turns

Bryan Cranston: 'When you get a standing ovation in the UK, you know you deserve it'

Bryan Cranston: 'When you get a standing ovation in the UK, you know you deserve it'

<em>Hamilton</em> and Bryan Cranston win at the Critics' Circle Awards

Hamilton and Bryan Cranston win at the Critics' Circle Awards

Poll: What is the best theatre poster of all time?

Poll: What is the best theatre poster of all time?

The week in pictures: 2 – 8 September

The week in pictures: 2 – 8 September

Tom Hiddleston's Hamlet: a hit or not a hit?

Review Round-Ups

Tom Hiddleston's Hamlet: a hit or not a hit?

First look: Tom Hiddleston in <em>Hamlet</em>

First look: Tom Hiddleston in Hamlet

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (Park Theatre)

Review: Hamlet (Park Theatre)

Tom Hiddleston: his five best theatre roles

Tom Hiddleston: his five best theatre roles

Top 5 openings of the week: 28 August – 1 September

Top 5 openings of the week: 28 August – 1 September

Gyles Brandreth: 'I’ve met a few Claudiuses in politics'

Gyles Brandreth: 'I’ve met a few Claudiuses in politics'

Andrew Scott's <em>Hamlet</em> to be broadcast on BBC Two

Andrew Scott's Hamlet to be broadcast on BBC Two

The RSC prepares for 10,000 item jumble sale

The RSC prepares for 10,000 item jumble sale

Have we had too many <em>Hamlets</em>?

Have we had too many Hamlets?

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: Hamlet (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Andrew Scott: 'Benedict Cumberbatch saw my Hamlet, but we haven't talked about it yet'

Andrew Scott: 'Benedict Cumberbatch saw my Hamlet, but we haven't talked about it yet'

Juliet Stevenson: 'Women in theatre are not allowed to fail'

Juliet Stevenson: 'Women in theatre are not allowed to fail'

The top 10 selling shows in May

The top 10 selling shows in May

Shortlist for 2016 Ian Charleson Award announced

Shortlist for 2016 Ian Charleson Award announced

RSC's <em>Hamlet</em> starring Paapa Essiedu to play London and tour

RSC's Hamlet starring Paapa Essiedu to play London and tour

Top 10 selling theatre shows in April

Top 10 selling theatre shows in April

Andrew Scott: 'I want to see the cost of theatre tickets change'

Andrew Scott: 'I want to see the cost of theatre tickets change'

It's time to kill off the press night

It's time to kill off the press night

Andrew Scott's <em>Hamlet</em> to transfer to the West End

Andrew Scott's Hamlet to transfer to the West End

Review: <em>Re-Member Me</em> (Almeida Theatre)

Review: Re-Member Me (Almeida Theatre)

The week in pictures: 25 February – 3 March

The week in pictures: 25 February – 3 March

Did the critics go mad for Andrew Scott's Hamlet?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics go mad for Andrew Scott's Hamlet?

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (Almeida)

Review: Hamlet (Almeida)

From Ben Whishaw to Andrew Scott, each <em>Hamlet</em> becomes part of how we view the world

From Ben Whishaw to Andrew Scott, each Hamlet becomes part of how we view the world

Under 25s offered chance to see Andrew Scott in <em>Hamlet</em> for free

Under 25s offered chance to see Andrew Scott in Hamlet for free

Theatre is the worst place for a first date

Theatre is the worst place for a first date

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (Trafalagar Studios)

Review: Hamlet (Trafalagar Studios)

Harriet Walter: I worried playing Shakespeare's male roles would be a vanity exercise

Harriet Walter: I worried playing Shakespeare's male roles would be a vanity exercise

Mark Norfolk: It took three years to create all-black <em>Hamlet</em>

Mark Norfolk: It took three years to create all-black Hamlet

Jessica Brown Findlay joins the cast of Almeida's <em>Hamlet</em>

Jessica Brown Findlay joins the cast of Almeida's Hamlet

Edinburgh review: <em>Hamlet in Bed</em> (Pleasance Courtyard)

Edinburgh review: Hamlet in Bed (Pleasance Courtyard)

Test your theatre knowledge: Benedict Cumberbatch

Test your theatre knowledge: Benedict Cumberbatch

<em>Ophelias Zimmer</em> (Royal Court)

Ophelias Zimmer (Royal Court)

Your favourite Shakespeare speeches

Your favourite Shakespeare speeches

Andrew Scott to play <em>Hamlet</em> in new Almeida Theatre season

Andrew Scott to play Hamlet in new Almeida Theatre season

<em>Hamlet</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Hamlet (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Paapa Essiedu: 'I’ll probably be crying in the wings'

Paapa Essiedu: 'I’ll probably be crying in the wings'

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 21 – 27 March

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 21 – 27 March

Es Devlin: 'We were judged as failures for <em>Hamlet</em>'

Es Devlin: 'We were judged as failures for Hamlet'

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch accepts WhatsOnStage Award

Benedict Cumberbatch accepts WhatsOnStage Award

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

Matt Trueman: is female-led Shakespeare a passing fad?

Matt Trueman: is female-led Shakespeare a passing fad?

<em>The Spanish Tragedy</em> (Old Red Lion)

The Spanish Tragedy (Old Red Lion)

Manchester Royal Exchange wins at Stage Awards

Manchester Royal Exchange wins at Stage Awards

Matt Trueman: Andrew Scott makes theatre more dangerous

Matt Trueman: Andrew Scott makes theatre more dangerous

Ian McKellen launches BFI <em>Shakespeare on Film</em> series

Ian McKellen launches BFI Shakespeare on Film series

RSC casts female Cymbeline

RSC casts female Cymbeline

11 faces to look out for in 2016

11 faces to look out for in 2016

Top news stories of 2015

Top news stories of 2015

Paapa Essiedu and Tanya Moodie among cast of RSC's <em>Hamlet</em>

Paapa Essiedu and Tanya Moodie among cast of RSC's Hamlet

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

Theatre etiquette: the world view

Theatre etiquette: the world view

Test your theatre knowledge: Odd one out

Test your theatre knowledge: Odd one out

RSC announce 400th anniversary spring/summer season

RSC announce 400th anniversary spring/summer season

Benedict Cumberbatch's leading lady at <em>Hamlet</em> opening

Benedict Cumberbatch's leading lady at Hamlet opening

Mixed bag for Cumberbatch's heavily-hyped Hamlet

Review Round-Ups

Mixed bag for Cumberbatch's heavily-hyped Hamlet

Hamlet (Barbican) – 'Benedict Cumberbatch rings the changes'

Hamlet (Barbican) – 'Benedict Cumberbatch rings the changes'

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch takes arms against a sea of troubles

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch takes arms against a sea of troubles

Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em> makes headlines again over 'To be or not to be'

Cumberbatch Hamlet makes headlines again over 'To be or not to be'

Famous Hamlets through the ages

Famous Hamlets through the ages

Benedict Cumberbatch urges fans to switch off cameras and phones

Benedict Cumberbatch urges fans to switch off cameras and phones

First look at Benedict Cumberbatch and cast in <em>Hamlet</em>

First look at Benedict Cumberbatch and cast in Hamlet

5 tips for first time theatregoers going to watch Cumberbatch in <em>Hamlet</em>

5 tips for first time theatregoers going to watch Cumberbatch in Hamlet

Matt Trueman: What if Cumberbatch wasn’t doing Hamlet?

Matt Trueman: What if Cumberbatch wasn’t doing Hamlet?

Actor Tom Beard dies aged 50

Actor Tom Beard dies aged 50

Rehearsal pics: Benedict Cumberbatch prepares for <em>Hamlet</em>

Rehearsal pics: Benedict Cumberbatch prepares for Hamlet

Initial casting announced for <em>Wars of the Roses</em> at Rose Theatre Kingston

Initial casting announced for Wars of the Roses at Rose Theatre Kingston

Michael Coveney: Actors following in famous fatherly footsteps

Michael Coveney: Actors following in famous fatherly footsteps

Full casting announced for Benedict Cumberbatch's <em>Hamlet</em>

Full casting announced for Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

How to get £10 tickets for Benedict Cumberbatch's <em>Hamlet</em>

How to get £10 tickets for Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Hamlet (Barbican Centre)

Hamlet (Barbican Centre)

Further cast announced for <em>Hamlet</em> starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Further cast announced for Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Matt Trueman: Is it time to rethink theatre on screen?

Matt Trueman: Is it time to rethink theatre on screen?

Branagh confirms Scorsese <em>Macbeth</em> film

Branagh confirms Scorsese Macbeth film

Winners announced of Manchester Theatre Awards

Winners announced of Manchester Theatre Awards

5 ways modern tech would have helped Shakespearean characters

5 ways modern tech would have helped Shakespearean characters

Matt Trueman: Choosing what to review is a critical decision

Matt Trueman: Choosing what to review is a critical decision

Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em> to be screened globally through NT Live

Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet to be screened globally through NT Live

Mixed bag for Maxine Peake-led <em>How to Hold Your Breath</em>

Review Round-Ups

Mixed bag for Maxine Peake-led How to Hold Your Breath

Royal Exchange's Sarah Frankcom: 'A good play doesn't leave you alone'

Royal Exchange's Sarah Frankcom: 'A good play doesn't leave you alone'

Young Vic and Park triumph at <em>Stage</em> Awards

Young Vic and Park triumph at Stage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne nominated for BAFTAs

Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne nominated for BAFTAs

Tributes paid to actor David Ryall

Tributes paid to actor David Ryall

Dominic Dromgoole announces his final Globe summer season

Dominic Dromgoole announces his final Globe summer season

Northern Ballet bring <em>Cinderella</em> to Palace Theatre, 18 November

Northern Ballet bring Cinderella to Palace Theatre, 18 November

Postcards from <em>Hamlet Globe-to-Globe</em>: Barbados

Postcards from Hamlet Globe-to-Globe: Barbados

Verdicts in on Maxine Peake's Hamlet

Review Round-Ups

Verdicts in on Maxine Peake's Hamlet

Barbican to stage three-week Beckett Season

Barbican to stage three-week Beckett Season

Hamlet (Royal Exchange, Manchester)

Hamlet (Royal Exchange, Manchester)

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals his ideal Ophelia for Barbican <em>Hamlet</em>?

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals his ideal Ophelia for Barbican Hamlet?

Rehearsal Pics: Maxine Peake as Hamlet

Rehearsal Pics: Maxine Peake as Hamlet

Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em> to be screened through NT Live?

Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet to be screened through NT Live?

Lungs (Edinburgh Fringe)

Lungs (Edinburgh Fringe)

Blind Hamlet (Edinburgh Fringe)

Blind Hamlet (Edinburgh Fringe)

Thousands queue online for tickets to Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em>

Thousands queue online for tickets to Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet

Watermill Theatre stages world premiere of <em>But First This, A Musical Homage to Radio 4</em>

Watermill Theatre stages world premiere of But First This, A Musical Homage to Radio 4

Full cast announced for Maxine Peake's <em>Hamlet</em>

Full cast announced for Maxine Peake's Hamlet

Theatre quiz of the week: <em>Doctor Who</em>, Lloyd Webber and the cost of Cumberbatch

Theatre quiz of the week: Doctor Who, Lloyd Webber and the cost of Cumberbatch

Official photo released for Benedict Cumberbatch's <em>Hamlet</em>

Official photo released for Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Hamlet (Redcliffe Cliffs)

Hamlet (Redcliffe Cliffs)

Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em> to have 100 £10 tickets per performance

Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet to have 100 £10 tickets per performance

ATC's Ramin Gray: 'The spirit of invention at Edinburgh is as alive as ever'

ATC's Ramin Gray: 'The spirit of invention at Edinburgh is as alive as ever'

Postcards from <em>Hamlet Globe-to-Globe</em>: Margaret Island Open Air Theatre, Budapest, Hungary

Postcards from Hamlet Globe-to-Globe: Margaret Island Open Air Theatre, Budapest, Hungary

Barbican takes steps to oust touts from Benedict Cumberbatch <em>Hamlet</em>

Barbican takes steps to oust touts from Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet

Royal Exchange New Season, including Peake's <em>Hamlet</em> on sale mid May

Royal Exchange New Season, including Peake's Hamlet on sale mid May

Royal Exchange stage <em>Cat On A Hot Tin Roof</em> & <em>Little Shop Of Horrors</em> in New Season alongside Peake's <em>Hamlet</em>

Royal Exchange stage Cat On A Hot Tin Roof & Little Shop Of Horrors in New Season alongside Peake's Hamlet

Theatre highlights of the week: <em>Privacy</em>, Shakespeare's birthday and a Chekhov double bill

Theatre highlights of the week: Privacy, Shakespeare's birthday and a Chekhov double bill

Barbican confirms Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Barbican confirms Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet

Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet coming to Barbican in 2015?

Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet coming to Barbican in 2015?

Michael Coveney: RSC asks, which is Shakespeare’s most popular play? And which is the best?

Michael Coveney: RSC asks, which is Shakespeare’s most popular play? And which is the best?

Hamlet (New Diorama Theatre)

Hamlet (New Diorama Theatre)

Maxine Peake plays Hamlet at Manchester Royal Exchange

Maxine Peake plays Hamlet at Manchester Royal Exchange

20 Questions with… RSC’s Charlotte Cornwell

Seven quotes from Shakespeare for the Royal Baby

What’s next for Daniel Radcliffe – Hamlet and a West End musical?

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