- Age guidelines 15+ Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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The cultural phenomenon that redefined the thriller genre is coming to the stage. Prepare for the World Stage Premiere of Thomas Harris’ The Silence of the Lambs The Play, embarking on a major UK and Ireland tour from August 2026.
This is not just a play; it is a bone-chilling psychological game. Adapted by acclaimed playwright Gina Gionfriddo (House of Cards, Law & Order) and directed by Nikolai Foster (Kinky Boots, Billy Elliot), this electrifying new production invites you to step into the darkness and witness the terrifying relationship between Clarice Starling and Hannibal ‘The Cannibal’ Lecter.
EastEnders star John Partridge is donning the iconic mask as the refined and sadistic Dr Hannibal Lecter.
About The Show
“Quid pro quo, Clarice.”
A shocking murder rattles the nation. A sadistic new serial killer, known only as Buffalo Bill, is on the loose, and the FBI is running out of time to save his latest victim.
Young FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview the only mind brilliant enough—and twisted enough—to help catch him: the infamous psychiatrist and murderer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Confined to his cell, Lecter has questions of his own. As the clock ticks down, Clarice must engage in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse. To stop a killer, she must invite a monster into her head. But can she maintain a safe distance, or will the darkness consume her too?
Based on the multi-million-selling novel by Thomas Harris that inspired the Oscar-winning film, this stage adaptation delves deeper than ever before into the interior terrors of two of fiction’s most compelling characters.
Why You Should See It
- A World Premiere: Be among the first audiences globally to see this legendary story adapted for the stage.
- Award-winning Creative Team: Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Gina Gionfriddo (Rapture, Blister, Burn) and directed by the award-winning Nikolai Foster.
- Talented Cast: Acclaimed actor and singer John Partridge is playing Hannibal Lecter, with further high-profile names to be announced.
- Edge-of-Your-Seat Tension: A modern, intelligent, and visually stunning production that brings the FBI manhunt to life.
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Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of The Silence of the Lambs?
Starring:
- John Partridge as Dr Hannibal Lecter
Further casting to be announce
Who are the creative team of The Silence of the Lambs?
- Based on the novel by: Thomas Harris
- Adapted by: Gina Gionfriddo (Law & Order, House of Cards)
- Directed by: Nikolai Foster (Wizard of Oz, Billy Elliot)
- Produced by: Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live in association with Curve.
Important Notes
Please note: This production contains scenes of threat, violence and murder, strong language, sexual references and harassment, mutilation and body horror, psychological intensity, childhood trauma and onstage prosthetic human remains.
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