World stage premiere of the psychological thriller adapted from Thomas Harris's novel, with John Partridge as Hannibal Lecter and Mollie Gallagher as Clarice Starling.
The Silence of the Lambs comes to the Belgrade Theatre from Wednesday 31 March to Saturday 3 April 2027, as part of a wider UK and Ireland tour. It's Thomas Harris's novel adapted for the stage, billed as a psychological thriller that brings the book's characters terrifyingly close to the audience. The production is presented by Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live in association with Curve, who staged the show's world premiere at Leicester's Curve theatre in August 2026.
The story is one you'll know: FBI trainee Clarice Starling interviews the psychiatrist and murderer Hannibal Lecter, hoping his brilliant mind will help her catch the sadistic serial killer Buffalo Bill. Lecter, however, has questions of his own, and Starling has to decide whether to keep a safe distance or let 'Hannibal the Cannibal' into her head. It's a game of cat and mouse where the stakes are as high as they get.
John Partridge takes on the role of Hannibal Lecter, with Mollie Gallagher as Clarice Starling. Oliver Farnworth plays Agent Jack Crawford and Sam Jackson is Buffalo Bill. The adaptation is written by Gina Gionfriddo, an award-winning television writer and playwright known for Law & Order and Rapture, Blister, Burn, and directed by Nikolai Foster.
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There are six performances over the four days: Wednesday 31 March at 7.30pm; Thursday 1 April at 2pm and 7.30pm; Friday 2 April at 7.30pm; and Saturday 3 April at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets start from £20, which includes the booking fee. Age guidance is 15+, and a BSL performance is available.
