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National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

6.320172h 49mMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorTim Van Someren
ProducersKate Moore·Flo Buckeridge

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Cast · Directed by Tim Van Someren

DRDaniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe
Rosencrantz
JMJoshua McGuire
Joshua McGuire
Guildenstern
DHDavid Haig
David Haig
The Player
LBLouisa Beadel
Louisa Beadel
Player
JDJosie Dunn
Josie Dunn
Player
MDMatthew Durkan
Matthew Durkan
Alfred
EOEvlyne Oyedokun
Evlyne Oyedokun
Player
ASAlex Sawyer
Alex Sawyer
Player
TETim van Eyken
Tim van Eyken
Player
LMLuke Mullins
Luke Mullins
Hamlet
HWHelena Wilson
Helena Wilson
Ophelia
HAHermeilio Miguel Aquino
Hermeilio Miguel Aquino
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