Hamlet
Friday, May 8, 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 known for work in theatre and film—including the stage production The Jungle and work at the Royal Court Theatre—appears in Hamlet at BAM. His background in contemporary ensemble work and classical stages suggests a measured, text-centered approach to Shakespeare in this Brooklyn Academy of Music production.
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'.