Inspired by Hamlet: Hamlet Noir

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Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy takes on a thrilling Scandi-Noir twist in this new adaptation that skilfully interweaves the original text with a gripping detective narrative. With an all-Scandinavian cast, and set in present-day Denmark, the story unfolds against a backdrop of brooding landscapes and intense power struggles. Prince Hamlet, torn between madness and grief, is on a relentless quest to avenge his father’s murder. Meanwhile, a tenacious detective, Eva Holm, investigates the suspicious deaths at the Danish Court. But as Eva slowly unearths the truth and Hamlet edges closer to ultimate catharsis, both find themselves entangled in a web of treachery and corruption. Recorded on location in Denmark, with the opening scenes captured at Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, HAMLET NOIR features an all-Scandinavian cast, including Iben Hjejle (High Fidelity, Defiance, Langt fra Las Vegas) as Gertrude, and Simon Sears (Shadow and Bone, Shorts, Ride Upon the Storm) as Lars. HAMLET NOIR is an immersive audio drama and has been recorded with 3D, binaural audio technology designed to mimic how our ears listen - we recommend headphones for the fullest listening experience. Adapted by Charlotte Melén from William Shakespeare's Hamlet. SHAKESPEARE CAST Hamlet - Hjalte Ilsøe Gustavussen Gertrude - Iben Hjejle Claudius - Morten Burian Ophelia - Gina Marchwinski Polonius - Henrik Birch Laertes - Ari Alexander Horatio - Tue Lunding Marcellus - Cyron Melville Rosencrantz - Jakob Femerling Guildenstern - Anders Heinrichsen Yorick - Thomas Magnussen Fortinbras - Sven Henriksen CRIME DRAMA CAST Eva - Charlotte Melén Lars - Simon Sears Trine - Lisa Riesner Mogens (Chief) - Thomas Gabrielson Mille - My Thürmer Morten - Morten Holst Henriette/Lone - Laura Allen Müller Mette/Marie - Emmeli Stjärnfeldt Newsreader - Christopher Dane Call Handler - Tue Lunding Doctor - Carl Prekopp PRODUCTION TEAM Producers - Charlotte Melén, Saskia Black Director - Carl Prekopp Dramaturg - Mette Kruse Sound Recordist - Weronika Andersen Sound Design - David Chilton, Lucinda Mason Brown, Matt Bainbridge Production Runner - Eyob Knudsen Exec Producer - Lucinda Mason Brown With special thanks to Kronborg Castle, Gilleleje Strand Hotel, and Cafe Vaabengaard. An Almost Tangible production for BBC Radio 3.