Against the backdrop of Hamlet, two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, take centre stage. As the young double act stumble their way in and out of the action of Shakespeare’s iconic drama, they become increasingly out of their depth as their version of the story unfolds.
Directed by Tim Van Someren
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Daniel Radcliffe
Rosencrantz
Joshua McGuire
Guildenstern
David Haig
The Player
Louisa Beadel
Player
Josie Dunn
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Matthew Durkan
Alfred
Evlyne Oyedokun
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Alex Sawyer
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Tim van Eyken
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Luke Mullins
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Helena Wilson
Ophelia
Hermeilio Miguel Aquino
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Theo Ogundipe
Horatio/Soldier
Wil Johnson
Claudius
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