Hamnet at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 4/12/2026
📍 Theatre: Shakespeare Theatre Company
Royal Shakespeare Company
610 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202.547.1122
Tickets: Tickets Start at $39
When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents, Agnes and William, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet, out of the greatest suffering, something of extraordinary wonder is born. Experience the U.S. premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s “sweeping and sentimental” (The Guardian) stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi) and directed by Erica Whyman.
Approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Maggie O'Farrell's
HAMNET
Adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti
Directed by Erica Whyman
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