Benedict cumberbatch resumes filming sherlock in january 20. Benedict cumberbatchs appearance as hamlet in a 12week run at the barbican is easily the most anticipated event of the london theatrical season. The sherlock actor is currently starring in a production. The play may be the thing but in the era of nt live, its the cinema that is king. Kirkville benedict cumberbatchs hamlet and theater. On oct 15, lyndsey turners hamlet, starring benedict cumberbatch in the lead role, will become the worlds first ever multisite live 4k. Hamlet benedict cumberbatch, the prince of denmark, is visited by the ghost of his father, who was murdered. Consumed by grief, hamlet questions his sanity as hes forced to avenge his fathers murder. An antic disposition benedict cumberbatch as hamlet at the barbican, london. Forced to avenge his fathers death but paralyzed by the task ahead, hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.
Academy award nominee benedict cumberbatch bbcs sherlock, the. Academy award nominee benedict cumberbatch bbcs sherlock, the imitation. Kobna holdbrooksmith laertes and benedict cumberbatch hamlet in hamlet at the barbican theatre. With benedict cumberbatch, ciaran hinds, sian brooke, leo bill. Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet comes to cineplex the star. Watch benedict cumberbatch in hamlet as part of national. Anastasia hille gertrude and benedict cumberbatch hamlet in hamlet at the barbican theatre. Directed by robert icke, rhodri huw, ilinca radulian. Watch the trailer for the national theatre live broadcast of benedict cumberbatchs hamlet.
They stream encore broadcasts to cinemas internationally here is a link in case one of those locations is near you. So youll be surprised to hear that, though theres plenty of method, theres very little madness in benedict cumberbatchs much anticipated interpretation of the immortal role. Fathom events sets return of benedict cumberbatch in hamlet and cat on a hot tin roof for 2018. Benedict cumberbatch bbcs sherlock, doctor strange plays the title role of. To play such a uniquely multifaceted character as hamlet represents the supreme challenge for a young actor. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films. See more ideas about actor, theatre and shakespeare plays. True to his words, most actors play hamlet as depressed, distracted, and distraught by the terrible, lonely burden of avenging a fathers murder. Sonia friedman productions and national theatre live have announced that an upcoming london production of hamlet starring cumberbatch will be screened at movie theaters worldwide on oct. Now seen by over 900,000 people worldwide, the original broadcast returns to international cinemas to mark national theatre live s 10th birthday. I look forward to seeing the cinema broadcast of a play i have always loved favourite hamlet.
Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet coming to a movie theater near you. With andrew scott, juliet stevenson, jessica brown findlay, luke thompson. Benedict cumberbatch in the 2015 west end production of hamlet. As per usual, benedict cumberbatch has been everywhere lately filming a new sherlock special, getting cast in a marvel movie, earning a best actor nomination for his turn as alan turing. Critics choice tv awards for his title role in bbcs sherlock, is considering making the return to. There is no legal online version that i know of, but you can watch via nt live in cinemas. National theatre london dusseldorfer filmkunstkinos. Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet in event cinema first news screen. Fathom events sets return of benedict cumberbatch in. Does anyone here have or know of anywhere i can find the 20152016 west end run of hamlet with benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet comes into its own on the screen.
Now seen by over 900,000 people worldwide, the original broadcast returns to international cinemas to mark national theatre lives 10th birthday. Cumberbatch is playing hamlet at the barbican theatre, and tickets sold out, a year before the performances, faster than an iphone. Hamlet w benedict cumberbatch official trailer youtube. Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet could usher in an era of blockbuster shakespeare. Benedict cumberbatch, a hamlet whos one hot ticket in.
Hamlet, prince of denmark, finds out that his uncle claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans his revenge. Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet coming to a movie theater. Hamlet, prince of denmark, finds out that his uncle claudius killed his father to obtain the. It was a fascinating production that featured some modern interpretations and phenomenal acting from all of the players. He became popular for portraying a modern sherlock holmes in the tv series sherlock 2010 and then garnered. Hamlet is arguably the most famous play on the planet, and the greatest of all shakespeares works. Watch benedict cumberbatch as frankensteins monster in.
Benedict cumberbatch bbcs sherlock, doctor strange plays the title role of shakespeares great tragedy. In all the hubbub and kerfuffle around benedict cumberbatchs performance of hamlet at the national theatre the amount of people whove been lucky enough to see it and make their own minds up is still relatively small. Where can i see benedict cumberbatchs hamlet online. Frankenstein features benedict cumberbatch hamlet, bbcs sherlock and jonny lee miller elementary, trainspotting alternating between the roles of victor frankenstein and his creation. The play is obviously benefiting from cumberbatchs star appeal, and, as such, bringing people to the theater who are not regular theatergoers. Now theres a way to see benedict cumberbatch deliver, to be or not to be without missing rent or. Hamlet, prince of denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying.
Benedict cumberbatch, 35, best actor winner in a movie miniseries at the u. Watch sherlock star benedict cumberbatch play rosencrantz and kobna holdbrooksmith play guildenstern in a scene from tom stoppards play rosencrantz and guildenstern are dead. Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet comes into its own on the. The announcement last year that benedict cumberbatch would be starring in shakespeares hamlet was a consummation devoutly to be wished for the actors legions of female fans. Hamlet original title 3h 37min drama 15 october 2015 usa hamlet, prince of denmark, finds out that his uncle claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans his revenge. There has been such a frenzy of ticketbuying desperation and mediamanufactured hype and controversy over the london production of hamlet at the barbican starring benedict cumberbatch that it. Hamlet nt live 10th anniversary at an amc theatre near you. Benedict cumberbatchs prince might have triggered a media frenzy, but make no mistake. Cumberbatchs stage hamlet coming to cinemas usa today. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia.
After attending the university of manchester, studying drama he trained at the london academy of music and dramatic art, graduating with an ma in classical acting. Originally captured at the barbican theatre in london in 2015, the production was directed by lyndsey turner posh, chimerica. Performing hamlet contains jonathan croalls revealing indepth interviews with five. Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet to return to the big screen. Fathom events, by experience and national theatre live present hamlet, featuring academy award nominee benedict cumberbatch in the title role for a special onenight cinema event returning to select cinemas on thursday, march 8, 2018. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. More people will probably have seen benedict cumberbatch as. Now seen by over 900,000 people worldwide, the original broadcast returns to cinemas to mark national theatre lives 10th birthday. Benedict cumberbatch cbe was born in hammersmith, london in 1976. Benedict cumberbatchs hamlet coming to li movie theaters benedict cumberbatch plays the title role in shakespeares hamlet, directed by lyndsey. What he cannot foresee is the destruction that will ensue. Benedict cumberbatch is a good, personable hamlet with a strong line in selfdeflating irony, but that he is trapped inside an intellectual ragbag of a production by lyndsey turner that is full. The play was directed by lindsey turner and starred benedict cumberbatch as prince hamlet. Benedict cumberbatch, acclaimed british movie, theater, and television actor known for playing intelligent characters.
More people will probably have seen benedict cumberbatch as hamlet last. Thats the first word that springs to mind in the face of the hysteria that has surrounded benedict cumberbatchs appearance in hamlet at the barbican theatre, directed by lyndsey turner. The tickets to see benedict cumberbatchs star turn in hamlet on the london stage sold out in a mere three minutes. The original 2015 broadcast of hamlet returns to cinemas, starring benedict cumberbatch in the title role of shakespeares great tragedy. To wong foo thanks for everything, julie newmar vip. Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas. Benedict cumberbatch has urged fans not to film him on stage after becoming distracted during his performance in hamlet saturday night. I saw the national theatre recording of it in theatres a couple of years back and what to watch it again. Anastasia hille gertrude in hamlet at the barbican theatre. Back by popular demand, fathom events, by experience and national theatre live invite you to join academy award nominee benedict cumberbatch the imitation game for an extraordinary encore event on tuesday, november 10 in cinemas. Watch benedict cumberbatch in hamlet as part of national theatre live. Benedict cumberbatch in the title role of hamlet, directed by.
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