Luke Thallon as Hamlet, lit in a blue light and looking out to the left and stood against a yellow background

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

Find out about our assisted performances of Hamlet.

  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    8 Feb - 29 Mar 2025 Book Tickets
  • Running time:

    To be confirmed

Next performance:

8 February, 7:00PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon

We offer audio described, captioned, handheld captioned, integrated British Sign Language interpreted and chilled performances for Hamlet, along with supporting resources including audio notes and a sonic story.

To find out more about the themes and content of this play see our content advisory page.

Captioners and interpreters

The captioner for captioned performances of Hamlet will be Emily Magdij.

The Audio Describers for audio described performances of Hamlet will be Gethyn Edwards and Carolyn Smith.

The interpreter for integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances of Hamlet will be Clare Edwards.

TOUCH TOURS 

We have Touch Tours for Hamlet on the 8 March at 11am and the 13 March at 11am.

These Tours introduce elements of the production to aid your understanding of the show. You will hear descriptions of the scenery and have the opportunity to feel props and costumes used in the show ahead of the performance. Call 01789 331275 or email access@rsc.org.uk for details of the next Touch Tour and to book.

Sat 1 Mar 2025
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1:00PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-upon-Avon

Captioned, Chilled Performance

Fri 7 Mar 2025
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7:00PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-upon-Avon

Captioned

Sat 8 Mar 2025
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1:00PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-upon-Avon

Audio Described

Thu 13 Mar 2025
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1:00PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-upon-Avon

Audio Described

Wed 19 Mar 2025
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7:00PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-upon-Avon

Hand Held Captioned

Fri 21 Mar 2025
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7:00PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-upon-Avon

Signed, Post Show Talk

Thu 27 Mar 2025
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1:00PM

Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-upon-Avon

Signed, Chilled Performance, Hand Held Captioned

Barbican Theatre

Tickets for this production at the Barbican Theatre are available directly from the venue.

BOOK TICKETS

Barbican Box Office phones are currently closed. For queries please email: tickets@barbican.org.uk

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Tickets for this production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket are available directly from the venue.

BOOK TICKETS

Or call the Theatre Royal, Haymarket Box Office directly: 020 7930 8800
(10am–7:45pm Mon–Sat)

Gielgud Theatre

Tickets for this production are no longer available through the RSC

Please click HERE to be redirected to the Gielgud Theatre for tickets

Kiln Theatre

We don’t have any allocation left for this performance but please try booking directly with The Kiln who may still have tickets available.

Please click HERE to be redirected to the Kiln Theatre for tickets

Kunene and the King

We don’t have any allocation left for this performance but please try booking directly with the Ambassadors Theatre who may still have tickets available.

Please click HERE to be redirected to the Ambassadors Theatre for tickets

Matilda The Musical

The RSC Box Office currently doesn’t have an allocation of tickets for this performance.

However, tickets can still be booked through The Cambridge Theatre.

BOOK TICKETS ONLINE

Or call the Cambridge Theatre: 020 7087 7744

 

The Bear Pit Theatre

Tickets for this performance are no longer available online.

Please call the Box Office on 01789 333935 to check the latest availability.
(midday-6pm UK time, Monday-Friday)

Tickets may be available to book in person from one hour before the performance at The Bear Pit Theatre.

Orchestra of the Swan

Online sales for this concert are closed.

Tickets can still be booked in person from one hour before the performance at the Playhouse.

Currently, there are no standard tickets available online for this performance / event.

We do not operate a waiting list but there may be returned tickets closer to the day of the performance / event.

Alternatively, you can call the Box Office on 01789 331111 (Monday - Friday, midday - 6pm UK time) for more information and latest availability for tickets.

Please call the Box Office on 01789 331111 for more information about this performance (midday-6pm UK time, Monday-Friday)

Tickets for this production will be available to purchase from the Garrick Theatre on 6 April.

Box Office: 0330 333 4811 (9am - 8pm).

For Access booking, call 0330 333 4815 (10am - 6pm).

ABOUT ASSISTED PERFORMANCES

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES 

Audio described performances include a live commentary giving details of all the visual aspects of a production. The commentary is interspersed with the actors' dialogue. Before the play begins you can hear an introduction to the production which gives details of the set, costumes and characters. The commentary is delivered via radio headsets, available from the cloakroom desk in the theatre foyer before the performance.

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES 

We offer performances with integrated British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation where the interpreter is directed as part of the action onstage. You will see the interpreter interacting with the actors onstage and they will be in costume.

When booking for a signed performance, tell the box office so that we can give you a seat where you can see the signer clearly. 

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES 

Captioning converts the spoken word into text, which is displayed on an LED screen to the side of the stage. This enables you to read the dialogue as the actors speak the words. Please note the screens are not clearly visible from all seats in the auditorium.

HANDHELD CAPTIONED

We offer handheld captioning devices for select performances. Handheld captions are not a replacement for our current captioning screens, but a handy alternative for anyone who may benefit from captioning. If you would like to reserve a handheld captioning tablet, please contact the Access Line on 01789 331275 or email tickets@rsc.org.uk.

CHILLED PERFORMANCES

A chilled performance takes a more casual approach to noise and movement in the auditorium, but the performance itself is unchanged. This performance is ideal for people who feel more at ease knowing they can go in and out of the auditorium during the show. This performance is for everybody and babes in arms are welcome (not walking or requiring their own seat).

Other services for people with access needs include:

  • Reduced ticket prices 
  • Reserved front row seating 
  • Parking 
  • Bringing assistance dogs to the theatre 
  • Enhanced stage sound 
  • Induction loops