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Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 10am
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Thu 12 Nov 2026 | 10am
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Fri 13 Nov 2026 | 10am
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Mon 16 Nov 2026 | 10am
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Tue 17 Nov 2026 | 10am
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Wed 18 Nov 2026 | 10am
Groups 10-19 & General Public
Thu 19 Nov 2026 | 10am
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now…
Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon The Silence of the Lambs as it makes its world stage play premiere. Based on Thomas Harris’ gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose in Plymouth from May 2027.
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 a 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.
Important information
Running time:
2 hours 15 minutes, including interval
Age guideline:
15+
Captioned – Thu 27 May 2027, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted – Fri 28 May 2027, 7.30pm
Audio Described (w/ Touch Tour 12.30pm, please contact Box Office to book) – Sat 29 May 2027, 2.30pm
Sensory notice & content warnings
Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Disturbing scenes of threats, violence and murder, very strong language (including homophobic language used in a historically specific context), depictions of human remains, sexual references, sexual harassment and violence, flashing lights, haze and loud noises (including gunshots). Further content information will become available for this production soon.
Please note – most of our productions feature flashing lights and loud sounds.
If you require this information prior to booking, please check back for updates or call our Box Office on 01752 267222.
Concession Information
Member Concession
Members (non-priority period)
5% off Price Band A–C on all Tue–Thu performances
Members (priority period)
10% off Price Band A–C on all Tue–Thu performances
Groups & Schools Concession
Groups Concession (10-19)
£5 off Price Band A–C on all Tue–Thu performances, +1 complimentary ticket for groups bookings of 20 or more. For 20+ tickets please email your requests to group.sales@theatreroyal.com
Schools Concession (10+)
£20 tickets on Price Band A–C on all Tue–Thu performances, +1 complimentary teacher ticket for 10 pupils booked.
Multibuy Concession
Multibuy Members
3+ productions 15% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
5+ productions 25% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
Standard Multibuy (Non Members)
3+ productions 10% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
5+ productions 20% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
