New Adaptation Hamlet Hail to the Thief Unveils Full Cast and Creative Team
A groundbreaking reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, infused with the music of Radiohead, is set to premiere at Aviva Studios, Manchester, before transferring to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
About the Production
Hamlet Hail to the Thief is an innovative adaptation that marries Shakespeare’s classic text with reworked versions of songs from Radiohead’s 2003 album Hail to the Thief. Directed by Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones, the production promises a fresh and experimental take on one of the Bard’s most famous tragedies. With orchestrations by Thom Yorke, the show integrates the iconic soundscapes of Radiohead into the dramatic narrative of Hamlet, offering audiences an experience that is both familiar and entirely new.
Cast Announcement
The full cast has now been revealed:
Hamlet: Samuel Blenkin
Ophelia: Ami Tredrea
Claudius / The Ghost: Paul Hilton
Gertrude: Claudia Harrison
Horatio: Annabel Baldwin
Laertes: Brandon Grace
Rosencrantz: James Cooney
Guildenstern: Felipe Pacheco
Polonius: Tom Peters
Gravedigger: Romaya Weaver
Off-stage swings include Daniel Davids, Kieran Garland, and Marienella Phillips.
The production also features a live band incorporating the unique musical elements of Radiohead, with members:
Ed Begley, Tom Brady, Joe Downard, Shane Forbes, Megan Hill, Tom Knowles, and Adam Martin.
Creative Team
The visionary creative team behind Hamlet Hail to the Thief includes:
Directors: Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones
Choreographer: Jess Williams
Scenography: AMP featuring Sadra Tehrani
Arrangements: Justin Levine
Music Supervision: Tom Brady
Sound Design: Gareth Fry
Projection Design: Will Duke
Lighting Design: Jessica Hung Han Yun
Costume Design: Lisa Duncan
Casting (RSC): Charlotte Sutton
Text Consultancy & Dramaturgy: Ayanna Thompson
Musical Director: Ben McQuigg
Tour & Venue Details
Aviva Studios, Manchester:
27 April – 18 May 2025Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon:
4 June – 28 June 2025
Experience the Fusion of Shakespeare and Radiohead
Hamlet Hail to the Thief offers a daring reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, challenging conventions by blending the timeless language of Hamlet with the innovative music of Radiohead. This production is a must-see for theatre lovers and fans of experimental performance, promising to ignite conversation and push creative boundaries.
Book your tickets now to witness this unique fusion of literary and musical artistry.
