The production is set to be directed by Thomas Ostermeier at a theatre and dates to be announced.
It has been announced that James Norton will star in a new production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet next year, with dates and theatre to be confirmed.
The new production has been conceived and directed by Thomas Ostermeier who said of the news: “I am pleased to be revisiting Hamlet for the West End with the great stage actor, James Norton. It will be my first time directing Shakespeare in English, and I am excited to explore the original text in order to bring this new production to life. My first Hamlet
has been touring the world for 18 years so I am honoured to have the opportunity to bring it here to London with James, who in my mind is a perfect Prince of Denmark.”
James Norton last performed on stage in Ivo Van Hove’s acclaimed theatre production of
Hanya Yanagihara’s bestselling novel, A Little Life. On screen he is soon to appear in the
upcoming Sam Mendes’ four-film event The Beatles in the role of Brian Epstein, the Beatles’
manager, alongside Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn. James
can currently be seen on TV as ‘Ormund Hightower’ in season 3 of HBO’s House Of The
Dragon. Talking about joining this production he said: “It’s a privilege for anyone to take on the role of Hamlet. It’s also pretty terrifying! But with Thomas Ostermeier at the helm, I know I could not be in better hands. Both this role and this director have intrigued me and challenged me over the years, and so I cannot wait to start this journey with Thomas and see where it takes us.”
Thomas Ostermeier’s recent stage productions include: The Seagull at the Barbican Theatre starring Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke, and An Enemy of the People starring Matt Smith in the West End.
This production of Hamlet is set to be produced by Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions.
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