Found this interesting article about the reasons why actors would want to take on the role of Hamlet...

http://www.quora.com/Why-do-so-many-actors-want-to-play-Hamlet

And as well here is a six minute BBC Radio 4 Broadcasting House excerpt trying to answer the question... "What is the attraction of Hamlet for actors like Benedict Cumberbatch?"...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02z4wg2

-Val

Lilythiell wrote:

Oh yes, his Hamlet was very good! Very emotional. If you're interested in watching it -or just a part of it ("to be or not to be soliloquy) as you're not a fan of Hamlet- you can do so on Youtube.
While not being obligatory, playing Hamlet will certainly crown an already talented actor's career -and we can be sure that Ben's performance is just very, very good.
 

Thanks!! I looked at him. Not bad, that guy, too (Tennant). Look forward seeing official videos of BC, and meanwhile, there are plenty of photos and articles, and this thread

lol I can understand why they might, but I doubt that the theatre will do much other than perhaps advise people to me mindful of what they are doing, but the same thung happens when people stage door at Broadway theatres, so there's not much you can do.  I doubt they want to stop having Benedict come out to sign autographs, since a lot of people like that.

He looks tired, but very cute, too.





Source: http://here-to-see-queen-mycroft.tumblr.com/post/127226088868/the-beautiful-and-wonderful-johnlockedness-taking

I'm a bit worried TBH. I've seen several SD pics now and he looks thin and exhausted. I just hope he can manage with his powers. And as much as I would love to see him there in octobre and maybe get an autograph I'm not quite sure it was a good idea to start doing it despite him saying he wouldn't last year. I think he's such a sweetheart that he just doesn't want to dissappoint anybody.

I think the rocky start got to him. And he has a baby, how do we know how much sleep he gets?
And maybe one should not underestimate being on stage under full electricity for three hours.

Plus, Hamlet in itself is a play loaded with high emotions and depression. Acting as a main character in such a production and repeat those high emotions day-to-day must be especially exhausting for a perfectionist like Benedict.

I don't care how much stamina you have, anyone would be exhausted after playing Hamlet!  And sweating under the lights can even have caused him to drop a couple of pounds.  Even as tired as he must be you can still see how happy he is.  He's face is just alight with the excitement of it all.  I wouldn't worry.

I love the fact that he seems so happy to greet the fans.  Not like he's being forced into it all grumpy or somthing.  Having said he wouldn't do it at first he's obviously doing it now because he enjoys it.  He's happy to share this experiance with us. 

Guys, I think you all got me a bit wrong here.
I never wanted to say he does not look happy. I'm not one of those dillusional sceptics. And I think he looked bloody fantastic when he left through stage door on opening night.
All I was saying that nowadays he looked a bit exhausted, that's all. And that I hoped he knows about his powers.