Jon Hopkins to score new production of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch

06 April 2015, 16:26 | Written by Laurence Day

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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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