About

A new stage adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs is at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, on 5–9 January 2027. Gina Gionfriddo writes it and Nikolai Foster directs.

What to expect

FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview psychiatrist and infamous murderer Hannibal Lecter, in the hope his mind will help catch serial killer Buffalo Bill.

  • New modern adaptation by Gina Gionfriddo
  • Directed by Nikolai Foster
  • Based on Thomas Harris's novel
  • Announced as world stage play premiere
  • Opens at Curve, Leicester, in 2026

Dates

Questions

When does The Silence Of The Lambs start and end?

The Silence Of The Lambs is on Friday, 8 January 2027.

Where is The Silence Of The Lambs?

The Silence Of The Lambs takes place at The Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham.

How much are tickets for The Silence Of The Lambs?

Tickets for The Silence Of The Lambs cost £22.50 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What is the story?

FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview psychiatrist and infamous murderer Hannibal Lecter.

It is hoped his brilliant mind will help catch serial killer Buffalo Bill.

Another girl is missing and time is running out.

Is this a premiere?

It is announced as the world stage play premiere.

It opens at Curve in Leicester, from 1–15 August 2026.

A major UK and Ireland tour follows.

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Getting there

The Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, B5 4DS Birmingham, England, GB

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