Film mainly shot in Herefordshire to be shown in a Kington village

The film based on Shakespeare's Hamlet which was partly filmed in Herefordshire, will be shown in a village near Kington.

Hamnet tells the powerful love story behind the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

After losing their son to the plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England.

A healer, Agnes must find the strength to care for her surviving children while enduring profound loss.

The film was primarily shot in Herefordshire, with Weobley chosen for its beautifully preserved Tudor-era landscapes and architecture.

Hamnet is a 2025 historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell, based on the 2020 novel by O'Farrell.

The film received numerous accolades, including winning the Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Buckley at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, and eight nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Zhao, with Buckley winning the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Hamnet will be shown at Brilley Village Hall near Kington on Thursday, September 3 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £5 and they are available by calling 07985 571236 or via www.pay-brilley.co.uk.