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January 21 - January 29, 2026
Presented By: Catamount Arts
Dates: Friday, January 16 to Thursday, January 29
Location:
Catamount Arts Center
115 Eastern Avenue
St. Johnsbury, VT
Showtimes: Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 5:00 pm, Sunday and Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm
Tickets: $9 – adults, $6- Catamount members and students, $7- seniors
Matinees and Tuesday Bargain Nights: $7- adults, $4- Catamount members and students, $5- seniors
Director: Chloé Zhao
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 125 minutes
Cast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn
Description:
“Hamnet” is a 2025 historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao, adapted from the bestselling novel by Maggie O’Farrell. The film imagines the emotional journey of Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and her husband William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) as they navigate grief after the tragic death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. Set in 16th-century England, the story explores love, loss, and the creative impulse, suggesting how profound personal tragedy may have influenced Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece Hamlet. With powerful performances and lyrical direction, Hamnet offers a moving portrait of family, art, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Watch the trailer.
Location:
Catamount Arts Center
115 Eastern Avenue
St. Johnsbury, VT
Showtimes: Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 5:00 pm, Sunday and Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm
Tickets: $9 – adults, $6- Catamount members and students, $7- seniors
Matinees and Tuesday Bargain Nights: $7- adults, $4- Catamount members and students, $5- seniors
Director: Chloé Zhao
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 125 minutes
Cast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn
Description:
“Hamnet” is a 2025 historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao, adapted from the bestselling novel by Maggie O’Farrell. The film imagines the emotional journey of Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and her husband William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) as they navigate grief after the tragic death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. Set in 16th-century England, the story explores love, loss, and the creative impulse, suggesting how profound personal tragedy may have influenced Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece Hamlet. With powerful performances and lyrical direction, Hamnet offers a moving portrait of family, art, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Watch the trailer.