James Norton to star in Shakespeare’s HAMLET in West End in Autumn 2027
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It has been announced 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.
Dates and theatre are to be announced in due course.
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.”
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. Other upcoming projects include George Jacques’ film Sunny Dancer and Guy Ritchie’s Wife & Dog.
