The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark

A gritty Australian version of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.

About the Movie

Hiding in the alleyways, from the darkness of the urban world, escapes a strange and exciting adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tale, Hamlet.

The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark was filmed in 2007 and premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival to sell-out audinces.

Entirely captured in 38 hours of filming, completely shot at night and using theatre actors specialized in Shakespearian performance, THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK comes to screen in a new modern version of Shakespear's classic masterpiece.

Cast and Crew

Meet the talented cast and crew who brought Shakespeare’s Hamlet to life in a gritty modern setting.

  • Hamlet: Richard Pyros

  • Horatio: Richard Pyros

  • Claudius: Steve Mouzakis

  • Polonius: Brian Lipsan

  • Laertes: Torquel Nelson

  • Ophelia: Beth Buckanan

  • Rosencratz: Craig Robinson

  • Guildenstern: Isaac Drandich

  • Osric: Guy Kable

  • Priest: Steve Clemins

  • Player King: Adrian Mulraney

  • Player Queen: Mark Winter

  • Gravedigger: John Francis Howard

  • Ghost: Murfyn Owen

Cast
Crew
  • Writer/ Director: Oscar Redding

  • Executive Producer: George Weebeck

  • Producers: Aleks Radovic, Oscar Redding, Richard Pyros

  • Director of Photography / Lighting: Ari Wenger

  • Editor: Oscar Redding

  • Sound Designers: Rob Stewart, Arlo Mountford

  • Production/Costume Designer: Adam Gardnir

  • Sound: Joel Valerie

  • Sound Assistant: Steve Bond

  • Cables: Fabrice Galli

  • Make Up: Christine Mananis

Gallery

Images from the Movie

Redding has achieved something spectacular: he has created… an interpretation so radical and emotionally searing that it redefines the role

Alison Croggon, The Australian

A dimly lit urban alleyway at night with moody shadows and textured brick walls.
A dimly lit urban alleyway at night with moody shadows and textured brick walls.

★★★★★

Screenings

Public Screenings for 2025/2026 currently being schedule - Stay Tuned

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an empty theater with red curtains and seats
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