Shakespeare’s Hamlet Staged Inside Grand Theft Auto in Groundbreaking Documentary

The film follows two actors who used the virtual world of Grand Theft Auto to create a unique production of Hamlet during the pandemic lockdown.

Grand Theft Hamlet documents actors Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen as they attempt to perform Shakespeare's Hamlet within the online world of Grand Theft Auto 5.
The project uses machinima, a filmmaking technique leveraging video game engines, to creatively blend gaming and classical theater.
Critics have praised the documentary for its humor, emotional depth, and innovative approach, with The Guardian calling it 'hilarious, surreal, and genuinely exciting.'
The film highlights the surprising kindness and collaboration found within online gaming communities, as players joined to support the production.
Grand Theft Hamlet is now showing in UK cinemas and will be available for streaming globally on Mubi in early 2025.