In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
Directing | Sam Mendes | Director |
Production | Pippa Harris | Producer |
Writing | Jack Thorne | Writer |
Art | Es Devlin | Set Designer |
Sound | Paul Arditti | Sound Designer |
Production | Caro Newling | Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Katrina Lindsay | Costume Design |
Lighting | Jon Clark | Lighting Design |
Production | Alastair Coomer | Casting |
Sound | Benjamin Kwasi Burrell | Music |
Production | Naomi Downham | Casting |