A first for me: The NT broadcast of Hamlet

[MsAmerica]

I've never done this before, but I'd heard that there was going to be one of those in-cinema broadcasts of the theatrical production of Hamlet, with Benedict Cumberbatch, and I was dying to see it, even though I'd read a very middling review.

Has anyone ever done this? As an overall production, it wasn't thrilling, and BC's Hamlet was largely over-dramatic for my taste, but still fun, and fascinating watching him. Also, I loved the atmosphere in the audience - very upbeat, chatty, sociable.

I saw an NT broadcast of The Audience with her maj Helen Mirren in it. It wasn't actually live (which was great as it meant I could go during the day when I have more time) but we had an interval like proper theatre going (albeit minus the crush at the bar with 700 other people).

It was fantastic - I guess a lot may depend on the type of production as to how well it transfers to a filmed broadcast. The only downside was that no-one filled in for HM stomping out during the interval to tell some rowdy drummers to fuck off.

I've been to quite a few : One Man, Two Guv'nors, Frankenstein, A Streetcar named Desire. All excellent and so much cheaper and a lot less hassle than going up to the West End.

I've done some ballet and I. The summer went to see Andre Rieu at his annual Maastricht concert, that was fun, plenty of atmosphere, even DD (13) had a good night.
Our local is showing the Ed Sheeran Wembley concert several times this weekend.

I think it's a great platform for such events.

Yes, brilliant. We have loads of NT and RSC screenings in our small and somewhat arty town. Almost always sold out.
I enjoyed Hamlet even though it was a bit of a weird production. DC was fantastic IMO?

Opera is even better value for money and close up shots you would never get if you were seeing it live at an opera theatre.

We saw Billy Elliott, not quite the RSC but had always wanted to see it !!!

Bloody brilliant

Yes, of course, TTW, Cumberbatch was wonderful!

I wonder how successful the broadcasts are outside of the UK.

The Tom Hiddlestone 'Coriolanus' was brilliant.
National Theatre 'Medea' not so good - either the filming or the production
'Hamlet' with Cumberbatch and Branagh's 'The Winter's Tale' both excellent as well.

I've seen the dvd of Hamlet with Benedict Cumberbatch available online.

Saw Frankenstein twice, so I could see BC & JLM play Victor and the monster, excellent, especially BC as the monster.
Hamlet was good as was The Audience. It's a brilliant way for those of us in foreign parts to catch up.

I haven't seen Frankenstein but hamlet was great

I can post a link to the Hamlet dvd if anyone wants to know where I got it.

Yes please Justchillaxing!

www.raretv2dvd.co.uk have it.