James Norton, currently starring as newcomer Ormond Hightower in season three Dragon Houseis set to take on the titular role in a new production of village.
the Happy Valley and Little women The actor will be the first Hamlet in the West End since Andrew Scott in 2017. It will be directed by acclaimed German creator Thomas Ostermeier, whose last two London plays featured Cate Blanchett (in Seagull(And Matt Smith)Enemy of the people).
Production is scheduled to open in the fall of next year. Norton said it was a “privilege” but “absolutely terrifying” for anyone to confront Shakespeare’s grief-stricken prince. “But with Thomas Ostermaier at the helm, I know I couldn’t be in better hands.” “This role and this director have intrigued and challenged me over the years, so I can’t wait to start this journey with Thomas and see where it takes us.”
Ostermeier added: “I am happy to come back for a visit village For the West End with the great thespian, James Norton. This will be my first time directing Shakespeare in English, and I’m excited to explore the original text in order to bring this new production to life.
“The first village “It has toured around the world for 18 years,” he said, referring to the show which features six performers performing around 20 roles, “so I am honored to have the opportunity to bring it to London with James, who in my opinion is the quintessential Prince of Denmark.”
Norton last performed on stage in Ivo van Hove’s acclaimed stage production of Hanya Yanagihara’s best-selling novel, Small life. On screen, he will next appear in Sam Mendes’ four-movie event The Beatles as Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ manager, alongside Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn.
Ostermeier is one of the most influential figures in contemporary European theatre. Since 1999, he has served as Artistic Director of Schaubühne Berlin, where he has gained international fame for his innovative reinterpretations of classic works, coupled with the support of contemporary playwrights. Ostermeier has received numerous honors, including the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 Venice Biennale.
