Hamlet
Monday, March 16, 2026
9:10 PM
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Scheduled
About This Event
Hiran Abeysekera, a Sri Lankan actor whose theater and film work includes The Jungle and productions at the Royal Court Theatre, appears in Hamlet at BAM. His experience in internationally staged plays and screen projects informs the production’s approach, bringing a performer versed in contemporary and classical repertory to the Brooklyn Academy of Music stage.
About Hamlet(play)
Lafayette Photo, London
Shakespeare’s *Hamlet* returns to New York City at BAM, bringing the playwright’s longest tragedy back into a borough that has long served as a testing ground for classical revivals. Set at the Danish court, the story follows a young prince driven by grief and suspicion after his father’s death, as power consolidates around an uncle who has remarried his mother. Hiran Abeysekera is among the featured performers, drawing on an international stage career shaped by contemporary ensemble work. One enduring fact remains: the play treats revenge as inquiry, and uncertainty as its real engine.
About the Artist
Hiran Abeysekera
Hiran Abeysekera is a Sri Lankan actor recognized for his performances in theater and film, including notable roles in productions such as 'The Jungle' and 'The Royal Court Theatre'.