Hamlet is Shakespeare's tragedy from around 1600, following the Danish prince who seeks revenge on the uncle who murdered his father and married his mother. It ranks among the most performed and quoted plays in world literature, with the soliloquy "To be, or not to be" known across cultures. Kronborg Castle in Helsingør - the real-world inspiration for Elsinore - has staged the play every year since 1937, drawing stars such as Laurence Olivier, Kenneth Branagh and Jude Law to its courtyard. Today, HamletScenen, the local repertory theatre, runs a year-round programme of Shakespeare-rooted productions and new writing.
HamletScenen performs the production 'Hamlet has become a gardener' at Kronborg during the period 3-29 August 2026, where the audience is very close.
Kronborg Castle presents 'Hamlet Highlights' throughout the summer of 2026 (27 June - 31 August): short live scenes from the play are performed daily in the castle's hall and courtyard.
The production 'The Dream Staircase' had its premiere on 26 February 2026 at HamletScenen at Kronborg in Helsingør.
The film Hamlet (2025) starring Riz Ahmed in the title role had its British cinema premiere on 6 February 2026 after having its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in August 2025.
The National Theatre in London performed a new Hamlet production with Hiran Abeysekera in the title role from 25 September to 22 November 2025 at the Lyttelton Theatre.
Shakespeare's Hamlet gets an unconventional staging inside a hot dog stand on a playground, where drama, music and absurdity collide in a free adaptation of the classic.
Shakespeare's classic tragedy about Hamlet, who returns to Denmark and discovers his uncle's crime. Directed by Peer Perez Øian with music by Gaute Tønder.
