HAMNET (12A)
Wednesday 25 February 2026 11am, 2pm & 7pm
Running time 125 minutes
Grief, love, and resilience collide as Shakespeare’s family transforms loss into lasting legacy and art.
After losing their son Hamnet to the plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer with a fierce, tender strength, Agnes must care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss. Her emotional journey drives the heart of this evocative story.
The 2025 film adaptation of Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel, has become one of the season’s most celebrated dramas. It won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, a prize often seen as a bellwether for awards success. At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Hamnet won Best Motion Picture – Drama and Jessie Buckley took
Best Actress for her portrayal of Agnes.
The film has earned multiple Academy Award nominations for the 2026 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Zhao, and Best Actress for Buckley, as well as recognition in categories like original score and casting, where Nina Gold became the first British nominee in the new casting category.
Critics and audiences alike have praised the adaptation’s emotional depth and performances, cementing Hamnet as a standout historical drama of the year.
Tickets:
£6 adults, £5 concessions
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