JAMES NORTON TO STAR IN HAMLET IN THE WEST END

Producers Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions are delighted to announce that James Norton will play the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, conceived and directed by Thomas Ostermeier in the West End in Autumn 2027.

James Norton 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 said: “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.”

Dates and theatre are to be announced in due course. Audiences can sign up to hamletwestend.com to find out more.