Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, a poignant story of love, loss, and the muse behind the legend.

In late 16th-century Warwickshire, Agnes Hathaway (Jessie Buckley), a healer sensitive to the world around her, builds a home with William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), an aspiring playwright. While William navigates the budding London stage, Agnes faces the sudden loss of their young son to the pestilence. As their lives fracture, they are tested by distance, silence and grief. Jessie Buckley (Best Actress Oscar) and Paul Mescal offer a hauntingly beautiful exploration of how profound grief blossoms into the famous play.

 “a thrilling act of creative audacity, reaching back through the centuries to embrace Shakespeare and Agnes as human beings… an unselfconsciously beguiling performance from Jessie Buckley, who gives every look and smile a piercing significance” [Guardian]

“Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force.” 

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% Audience Score.

Tickets – Please pay on the door £6.00

U3A members, Abri Residents and Under 16s £5.00

Bar opens 18:30 – Film 19:00 – 21:15