Hamlet
Tuesday, May 12, 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 stage and screen work including roles in The Jungle and at the Royal Court Theatre, appears in a production of Hamlet at BAM. His international theatre background, spanning contemporary and classical work, informs this Brooklyn Academy of Music staging of Shakespeare's tragedy.
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'.