James Norton to return to the West End in 'Hamlet'

James Norton last performed on stage in Ivo Van Hove’s production of Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life.

Summary

• James Norton is returning to the stage as Hamlet in the West End
• His last stage appearance was in A Little Life
• Norton is also starring in the upcoming Beatles four-part film

James Norton will take on Hamlet in a new production of Shakespeare's tragedy directed by Thomas Ostermeier in the West End in autumn 2027.

Norton, who is soon to appear in the upcoming Sam Mendes’ four-film event The Beatles, last performed on stage in Ivo Van Hove’s production of Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life. His other credits include House Of The Dragon, Happy Valley, War and Peace, Joy, and more.

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.”

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.”

Further casting, dates, and details are yet to be announced.

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Photo credit: James Norton. (Photo by Feast / Bex Day)