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Hamnet

Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel features mesmerising performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

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Credits

  • Director

    Chloé Zhao

  • Screenwriters

    Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell

  • With

    Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Jacobi Jupe

  • UK 2025. 126min

  • Courtesy of

    Universal Pictures

  • Language

    English

Access information

Audio description:
Saturday 11 October 17:30
Monday 13 October 11:15
Sunday 19 October 17:00

Closed Captions (CC) via WatchWord smart glasses:
Saturday 11 October 17:30
Monday 13 October 11:15
Sunday 19 October 17:00

Relaxed screening:
Friday 17 October 18:30

Intro / Q&A Live captioned:
Saturday 11 October 17:30

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Introduction

Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their only son, Hamnet – the grief driving a wedge between the couple. Shakespeare channels the tragedy and his sorrow into his work, creating Hamlet. Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) brings a rawness and honesty to this profound portrait of love, grief and the power of storytelling.

Isabel Moir

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

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