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Hamnet (12A)

Relaxed Screening

,Cinema 3
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley stand face to face in a forest

Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley play William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway in Chloe Zhao's sublime adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel. 

Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao brings together Irish powerhouses Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley as man and wife, William Shakespeare and the mysterious Anne Hathaway. 

This heart-wrenching period drama follows the couple's early love and family life, with the story starting as two young dreamers meet in a field.

A tale of magic, love, commitment and dreams, Hamnet turns a new page on Hathaway, about whom not much is historically known. Rather than mythologising Shakespeare, the film shows him in all his human vulnerability, through the eyes of his family. 

Already heavily award-nominated, this poetic film is set to wipe the slate clean on how we think of England’s most enduring writer. 

Max Richter composes the score. 

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Consent consideration: this film contains scenes of childbirth and children in distress that viewers may find upsetting. Please check the BBFC website for more details.

Film information
  • Release year   2026
  • Country of origin   UK
  • Director   Chloé Zhao
  • Runtime   2hrs 6mins

How is this screening relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

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Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.