From its sell-out run at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre comes a film version of this unique and critically acclaimed production of Hamlet with BAFTA-nominee Maxine Peake in the title role. This ground-breaking stage production, directed by Sarah Frankcom, was the Royal Exchange's fastest-selling show in a decade.

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Cast

Maxine Peake

Hamlet

John Shrapnel

Claudius/Ghost

Barbara Marten

Gertrude

Gillian Bevan

Polonia

Thomas Arnold

Horatio

Katie West

Ophelia

Claire Benedict

Marcella / Player King

Peter Singh

Guildenstern

Jodie McNee

Rosencrantz / 2nd Gravedigger

Ben Stott

Bernardo / Osric / Player Queen

Tachia Newall

Francisco / Reynaldo / Priest