Neal Street Productions and the Royal Shakespeare Company, in association with Hera Pictures, have revealed casting for the much anticipated forthcoming West End transfer of Hamnet directed by Erica Whyman which will premiere at the Garrick Theatre and has sparked the most significant box office advance in the 134-year history of the theatre.
Will Brown (Burbage/Father John), Sarah Belcher (Joan), Ajani Cabey (Hamnet), Peter Wight (John/Will Kempe), Frankie Hastings (Eliza/Customer), Alex Jarrett (Judith), Karl Haynes (Ned), Madeleine Mantock (Agnes Hathaway), Hannah McPake (Jude), and Tom Varey (William Shakespeare) all reprise their roles from the RSC production. Additional casting for the production is set to be announced in due course.
Maggie O’Farrell's novel is adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti for the stage and follows the life and love of William Shakespeare and Agnes Hathaway and the tragic loss of their only son.
The creative team behind the production will feature music by Oguz Kaplangi, lighting by Prema Mehta, set and costume design by Tom Piper, sound design by Simon Baker, fight choreography by Kate Waters, casting by Amy Ball CDG, and movement by Ayse Tashkiran.
Booking & Theatre Information For Hamnet
The Garrick Theatre is a medium size West End theatre which has a capacity of 735 seats. Studying the seating plan in detail before purchase is highly recommended as there are numerous support pillars and circle overhangs that restrict the view from many seats. Patrons will also often hear the rattle of the underground trains during productions as tube lines run directly below the theatre.
The best views in the theatre are in the Stalls and Dress Circle section and sitting between Row D and J in the Stalls offers an excellent and unrestricted view. The Dress Circle also offers clear and detailed views of the stage and is a brilliant vantage point although this does tend to be reflected in the ticket price.
The best budget seats for those looking to secure cheap Hamnet tickets can be found towards the rear of the Stalls, where seats are regularly discounted due to the many support pillars and overhang from the Dress Circle. Value can also be found in the clear-view seats in the Upper Circle for a cheap alternative.