He appears at the end of the first act, revealing that he died not from natural causes but from murder (by his own brother!), and he begs Hamlet to avenge his death. This speech is commanding ...

Enigmatic, conflicted, sensitive, philosophical, melancholy, Hamlet is a multi-dimensional character and a unique challenge for any actor. From classic performers including Derek Jacobi ...

Dr Nick Walton from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust talks about the history of Hamlet in performance on the RSC stage. Scroll down for an extended transcript. In 1965 Peter Hall cast 24 year old ...

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has unveiled the complete cast and creative team for its highly anticipated “Hamlet Hail to the ... have shaped my desire to act,” Blenkin added.