Jon Hopkins to score new production of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch
06 April 2015, 16:26
| Written by
Laurence Day
Renowned producer Jon Hopkins has confirmed that he is to compose the score for the upcoming production of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
The show will take place at London's Barbican Centre from 5 August to 31 October and is completely sold out. It is directed by Lyndsey Turner.
Doing the music for Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet at the Barbican this summer - http://t.co/iNlvtkjUWc
— Jon Hopkins (@Jon_Hopkins_) April 3, 2015
It is unknown whether Hopkins will be performing the score live, is writing the score for other musicians, or is simply providing the recorded material.
Watch Hopkins' video for "Collider" below.
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