Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon The Silence of the Lambs starring John Partridge.
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now…
Based on Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose in Edinburgh.
Starring John Partridge (EastEnders, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street) as Clarice Starling, Oliver Farnworth (Emmerdale) as Agent Jack Crawford, and Sam Jackson (Skins) as Buffalo Bill, this gripping new production brings these iconic characters terrifyingly close.
When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview the psychiatrist and infamous murderer Hannibal Lecter, it’s hoped his brilliant mind will help catch sadistic new serial killer, Buffalo Bill. Another girl is missing, and time is running out. But Dr Lecter has questions of his own, and now Clarice must decide: keep a safe distance, or let Hannibal ‘The Cannibal’ into her head…?
Written by the award-winning Gina Gionfriddo and directed by the acclaimed Nikolai Foster, The Silence of the Lambs drips with tension and gets you closer than ever to the iconic thrills and terrifyingly memorable characters of the landmark novel.
The clock is ticking. Hunt down a ticket and book now…
Before it’s too late.
"You will be completely gripped from start to finish."Broadway World
"Thrills and chills aplenty"Whats On Stage
"Partridge is a superlative Lecter"Whats on Stage
"Frighteningly realised"The Herald
"Gallagher is superb"East Midlands Reviews
"A killer of a thriller"East Midlands Reviews
“One of the most gripping pieces of theatre this year”Theatre and Tonic
"Skillful stagecraft and captivating intensity"The Reviews Hub
“Nothing short of a triumph”The Version
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Performance details
- Running time
2 hours and 15 minutes (including interval)
- Age suitability
15+ Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Additional information
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Disturbing scenes of violence, sexual harassment, flashing lights and loud noises
Multibuy offer
This show is eligible for our multibuy offer. Book tickets for three or more eligible shows and get 15% off. Terms and conditions apply
Explore multibuy showsDiscounts
Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) – Read more about the Friends discount
Concessions £3 off. (excl. Fri & Sat)
Accessibility information
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Audio described performance
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Touch tours Sat 12 September, 1pm
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British Sign Language performance
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Captioned performance
Access Facilitators
Audio Describers
Christopher McKiddie & Veronica Kinahan
BSL Interpreter
Paul Belmonte | Position: auditorium right
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