10 characters. Extras. Various simple settings. Fee code H This prelude to Shakespeare's most famous tragedy imagines Hamlet as a restless teenager frustrated by the limits of his role and furious at his father's warmongering ways. It provides a fascinating back-story to Hamlet and a sophisticated insight into the psyche of its hero, making it ideal for all ages. It premiered at the National Theatre in 2010 as part of the NT Discover Programme.