The Silence of the Lambs
19 October to 24 October
About The Silence of the Lambs
Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ as it makes its world stage premiere in 2026.
Based on Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece, and starring renowned actor John Partridge (Eastenders, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose in a city near you.
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 the 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.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £20.80
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95
Dates & times:
Monday 19 to Saturday 24 October 2026
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm
Wednesday to Saturday at 2.30pm
Running time:
This show has an interval
Content guidance:
Please note that this production contains scenes of threat, violence and murder, strong language, sexual references and harassment, mutilation and body horror, psychological intensity, childhood trauma and onstage prosthetic human remains.
Good to know:
Audio Description provided by Mind’s Eye and Captioning provided by Stagetext.
About New Theatre Oxford
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.
The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.
On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.
There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.
There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.
See important information about Getting there and Access here
