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Hamlet Hail to the Thief Premieres in London
The Hamlet adaptation reimagined with Radiohead’s Hail to the Thief album will make its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre following performances in Manchester and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The play will run from October 31 to January 23.
Hamlet Hail to the Thief, adapted from Radiohead’s politically charged Hail to the Thief album, will be presented to London audiences for the first time. The production previously had its world premiere in Manchester and then completed an additional run with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The London leg of the production will begin on October 31 at the Barbican Theatre and continue until January 23. This stage work uniquely combines Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with Radiohead’s 2003 album.
Direction and Adaptation Team
The play was directed and adapted for the stage by Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett. Thom Yorke rearranged and orchestrated the album’s songs for the production.
The cast includes 20 musicians and actors. Samuel Blenkin will reprise the role of Hamlet, while Ami Tredrea will portray Ophelia.
Thom Yorke Highlights London Premiere
Yorke expressed his pleasure at the production moving to London and specifically noted the significance of its staging at the Barbican. He shared that the way the project evolved over time surprised him and that he is happy to share it with a wider audience.
The production brings together Hamlet’s themes of paranoia, grief, fear, and death with Radiohead’s music, which carries similar emotional and political tones. This fusion creates a unique meeting of classic drama and modern musical language on the same stage.
Critics have also noted the unexpectedly harmonious blend of these elements, highlighting the production’s powerful theatrical experience by juxtaposing music and tragedy.
The London run marks a new phase in the play’s international journey following its debut in Manchester. The Barbican season is expected to introduce the production to a broader audience.
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