Hamlet
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7:30 PM
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Scheduled
About This Event
Hiran Abeysekera, a Sri Lankan actor recognized for his theater and film work — including The Jungle and performances at the Royal Court Theatre — appears in Hamlet at BAM. His experience across contemporary international stages and screen informs this New York staging of Shakespeare's play.
About Hamlet(play)
Lafayette Photo, London
Shakespeare’s *Hamlet* follows a Danish prince pulled between grief and duty as he investigates his father’s death and the new order built by his uncle. Written around 1600, the play remains a reference point for modern drama, with its arguments about power, legitimacy, and the cost of revenge. In New York, it has been staged for generations, from early Broadway-era revivals to park productions that treat the city as a working repertory circuit. This season it appears at Riverside Park, Symphony Space, and BAM, including outdoor work with Hudson Classical Theater Company; the stripped setting can sharpen the play’s moral coldness.
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'.