Hamlet
Saturday, May 16, 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 theatre and film work including The Jungle and appearances at the Royal Court Theatre, takes on Hamlet at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music). His casting brings an actor with established stage credentials to the production, directing attention toward performance and interpretive choices.
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'.