GOSSIP: NT Live to broadcast Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch?

According to the Daily Mail, NT Live are in negotiations to broadcast next year's sold out production of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch at the Barbican to cinemas around the world.

Baz Bamigboye claims discussions between NT Live and producer Sonia Friedman are "well advanced".  Lyndsey Turner’s production opens at the Barbican Theatre on Tuesday 25th August 2014 (previews from 5th August) and runs until Saturday 31st October 2015.

At each performance there will be 100 seats at £10, positioned throughout the auditorium. These seats will be released for sale at a later date. 

In addition to regular performances, there will be four education matinees scheduled exclusively for schools, higher and further education students. These performances will go on-sale early 2015 via the Barbican, with booking details to be announced at a later date.

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