Benedict Cumberbatch and cast in rehearsals for Hamlet

These great rehearsal images have just been released for Lyndsey Turner's production of Hamlet which stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role.

This exciting new production of Hamlet starts performances at the Barbican Theatre on 5 August 2015 for an exclusive 12-week run.

Set designs are by Es Devlin with costume designs by Katrina Lindsay, video by Luke Halls, lighting by Jane Cox, music by Jon Hopkins, sound by Christopher Shutt, movement by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and fights by Bret Yount.

For ongoing ticket availability please check the Barbican website at hamlet.barbican.org.uk

Photos: Johan Persson