"this is an interesting and intimidating challenge .. !
adapting the original music of Hail to The Thief for live performance with the actors on stage to tell this story that is forever being told,
using its familiarity and sounds,
pulling them into and out of context..
seeing what chimes with the underlying grief and paranoia of Hamlet,
using the music as a "presence" in the room,
watching how it collides with the action and the text.
Ghosting one against the other."
- Thom

Thom has worked with designer & director Christine Jones and director & choreographer Steven Hoggett to create a new adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

The songs from Hail To The Thief have been deconstructed and remoulded into a score to serve the play, to be performed by live musicians and cast members.

The world premiere takes place at Aviva Studios, Manchester, home of Factory International from 27th April - 18th May 2025, before moving to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 4th - 28th June 2025.

W.A.S.T.E. subscribers will have early access to tickets on Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 10am BST HERE. You can use the links below to set up a calendar alert:

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Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 10am BST.

Commissioned by Elsinore Gloaming LLC. Co-produced by Factory International, the Royal Shakespeare Company and ATC Experience, Nate Koch and Vivek J.Tiwary for TEG+
Hamlet by William Shakespeare adapted by Christine Jones with Steven Hoggett
Music by Radiohead
Directed by Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones
Orchestrations by Thom Yorke