Hamlet Hail to the Thief
Haunting, a journey into human darkness that's more visceral than articulated
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Why see Hamlet Hail to the Thief?
- What's The Story?
As a new ruler takes their place on the throne of Elsinore, unease hangs in the balance. Hamlet: Hail to the Thief follows Hamlet and Ophelia as they begin to see through the web of secrets, power, and corruption that shapes their troubled kingdom. As buried truths surface and the pressure of life in a state on the brink becomes impossible to ignore, certainty begins to slip away. But in a world where words can no longer be trusted, music says what cannot.
Where Art Thou, Radiohead
Hamlet Hail to the Thief combines Radiohead and Shakespeare in an epic new stage production co-created by Thom Yorke, Christine Jones, and Steven Hoggett, featuring reworked music from Radiohead's acclaimed Hail to the Thief album!
Catch this thunderous London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027, following sold-out runs in Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon. By reimagining Shakespeare's iconic tragedy through Radiohead's music, Hamlet: Hail to the Thief is the ultimate immersive theatrical concert experience for both fans of the bard and the band!
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Samuel Blenkin as Hamlet
- Ami Tredrea as Ophelia
- Paul Hilton as Claudius/Ghost
- Claudia Harrison as Gertrude
- Alby Baldwin as Horatio
- Brandon Grace as Laertes
- Felipe Pacheco as Guildenstern
- Romaya Weaver as Barnarda/Player Queen
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by William Shakespeare
- Adapted by Christine Jones with Steven Hoggett
- Orchestrations by Thom Yorke
- Directed by Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones
- Music by Radiohead
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