Grand Theft Hamlet
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This event is part of Escapes, a new offering that gives you the chance to get down to your local cinema for free! Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
January 2021. The UK is in its 3rd lockdown. For theatre actors Sam and Mark, the future looks bleak. They spend their days in the online digital world of Grand Theft Auto and when they stumble across a theatre, they suddenly have an idea to stage a full production of Hamlet within the game.
This film charts their ridiculous, hilarious and moving adventure as they battle violent griefers and discover surprising truths about life, friendship and the enduring power of Shakespeare.
Content Warning: Contains swearing, violence, and discussions of suicide
Director
Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane
Cast
Sam Crane, Mark Oosterveen, Pinny Grylls, Jen Cohn, Tilly Steele, Lizzie Wofford, Sam Forster, Jeremiah O'Connor, Dipo Ola, Gareth Turkington
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HOME, Manchester
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Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
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The Light Bolton
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Mon 2nd Dec, 19:00
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Mon 2nd Dec, 19:00
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Grand Theft Hamlet
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This event is part of Escapes, a new offering that gives you the chance to get down to your local cinema for free! Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
January 2021. The UK is in its 3rd lockdown. For theatre actors Sam and Mark, the future looks bleak. They spend their days in the online digital world of Grand Theft Auto and when they stumble across a theatre, they suddenly have an idea to stage a full production of Hamlet within the game.
This film charts their ridiculous, hilarious and moving adventure as they battle violent griefers and discover surprising truths about life, friendship and the enduring power of Shakespeare.
Content Warning: Contains swearing, violence, and discussions of suicide
Director
Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane
Cast
Sam Crane, Mark Oosterveen, Pinny Grylls, Jen Cohn, Tilly Steele, Lizzie Wofford, Sam Forster, Jeremiah O'Connor, Dipo Ola, Gareth Turkington
This film will be shown with descriptive subtitles on screen.
