Radiohead's 'Hamlet Hail to the Thief' to have London premiere at the Barbican Theatre

Radiohead's Hamlet Hail to the Thief will have its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027.

Summary

• Shakespeare and Radiohead combine in the London premiere of the show
• The show will run at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027
• Reworked by Yorke- the deconstructed album is performed live onstage by a cast of musicians and actors

Radiohead's Hamlet Hail to the Thief will have its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027.

Following runs at the Royal Shakespeare Company and Aviva Studios, home of Factory International last year, Thom Yorke, Christine Jones, and Steven Hoggett have created a new version of Shakespeare's Hamlet where the Bard's words are illuminated by Radiohead’s celebrated album Hail to the Thief, re-worked by Yorke and performed live by a cast of musicians and actors.

Samuel Blenkin will reprise his role as Hamlet alongside Ami Tredrea as Ophelia. The returning cast also includes 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, and Marienella Phillips as Offstage Swing. Further casting is to be announced.

Thom Yorke said “I’m into finally bringing Hamlet Hail to the Thief to London, and to the Barbican of all places! It is fascinating and very strange to me how this came to life and how it has worked. When it revealed itself to us over time I was shocked, having never had this kind of experience before. I am happy for it to be seen by a wider audience in such an intense space.”

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