Hamnet

This film is rated 12 and will be shown on June 19th, 2026 at 7:00pm for doors open and the bar, 7:30pm film starts.

WHERE

North Berwick Community Centre, Main Hall, 8 Law Road, North Berwick, EH39 4PN

• Based on: Hamnet by North Berwick's Maggie O'Farrell
• Cast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Zac Wishart
• Production Year: 2025
• Awards: Two Golden Globes, eight nominations at this year's Academy Awards, nominated in 11 categories at this year's BAFTAs
• Director: Chloé Zhao
• Genre :Drama
• Approx. running minutes: 120m

Movie Info 

The inspiration for the historical fiction hit stems from O'Farrell's time spent in Higher English class at North Berwick High School. From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

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