Cast and Creative Team of Hamlet (Barbican Production)

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Welcome to the Cast and Creative Team page for the 2015 Barbican production of Hamlet, one of the most celebrated theatrical events of the decade. Directed by the visionary Lyndsey Turner and featuring an unforgettable performance by Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, this production brought new depth and innovation to Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Supported by a stellar cast and a creative team renowned for their groundbreaking work in theatre, this adaptation combined powerful performances, stunning set design, and a contemporary vision that captivated audiences worldwide. Explore the exceptional talent behind this critically acclaimed production, from the actors who brought Shakespeare’s characters to life to the creative minds who shaped its visual and auditory impact.

Cast:

• Hamlet: Benedict Cumberbatch
• Gertrude: Anastasia Hille
• Claudius: Ciarán Hinds
• Ophelia: Sian Brooke
• Horatio: Leo Bill
• Polonius: Jim Norton
• Laertes: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
• Ghost of Hamlet's Father: Karl Johnson
• Rosencrantz: Matthew Steer
• Guildenstern: Rudi Dharmalingam
• Fortinbras: Sergo Vares
• Player King: Ruairi Conaghan
• Player Queen / Messenger: Diveen Henry
• Barnardo: Dan Parr
• Marcellus: Dwane Walcott
• Danish Captain / Servant: Eddie Arnold
• Servant / Cornelius: Nigel Carrington
• Priest / Messenger: Colin Haigh
• Official: Paul Ham
• Official: Amaka Okafor
• Courtier: Jan Shepherd
• Voltemand: Morag Siller
• Soldier: Barry Aird

Creative Team:

• Director: Lyndsey Turner
• Set Design: Es Devlin
• Costume Design: Katrina Lindsay
• Video Design: Luke Halls
• Lighting Design: Jane Cox
• Music: Jon Hopkins
• Sound Design: Christopher Shutt
• Movement: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

This exceptional team of performers and creatives brought the 2015 Barbican production of Hamlet to life, creating a modern and unforgettable interpretation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece.