Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn are directed by Sam Mendes in this acclaimed production

Sam Mendes directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.

1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

Written by Jack Thorne and designed by Es Devlin, the Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.

★★★★★ A brilliant, compassionate new play’ Financial Times
★★★★★ Immaculately directed by Sam Mendes Times
★★★★★ Mark Gatiss gives the performance of his career Telegraph

Please Note This is a cinema event, recorded live at National Theatre.