
In 1964, Richard Burton’s controversial marriage to Elizabeth Taylor intersects with an innovative Broadway production of Hamlet, directed by the renowned Sir John Gielgud. As Burton prepares for the title role, the collaboration between the celebrated actor and director becomes increasingly complex. The rehearsal process explores the clash of theatrical traditions and the tensions that arise as two generations of stage talent collide, threatening to disrupt the entire production.
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Mark Gatiss
Sir John Gielgud

Allan Corduner
Hume Cronyn

Johnny Flynn
Richard Burton

Luke Norris
William Redfield

Tuppence Middleton
Elizabeth Taylor

Shaun McKee
Robert Milli

Stephanie Siadatan
Susannah Mason

Adam Sina
Frederick Young

Janie Dee
Eileen Herlie

Aysha Kala

Ryan Ellsworth
George Voskovec

Kate Tydman
Christine Cooper

David Tarkenter
Alfred Drake

Huw Parmenter
Clement Fowler

Michael Walters

Elena Delia
Jessica Levy

Laurence Ubong Williams
Hugh McHaffie

Mark Extance
Mick Burrows

Dan Krikler
Dillon Evans

Rebecca Collingwood
Linda Marsh
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