Radiohead's Hail to the Thief Accompanies Hamlet

A new adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet will incorporate Radiohead's 2003 album Hail to the Thief, promising a unique blend of theater, music, and movement. The production, directed by Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones, will feature a cast of 20 musicians and actors performing the reworked album live on stage. Premiering at Aviva Studios in Manchester from April 27 to May 18, 2025, it will later transfer to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from June 4 to 28, 2025. Thom Yorke, Radiohead's frontman, described the project as an 'interesting and intimidating challenge' that intertwines the themes of grief and paranoia found in both the album and Shakespeare's text. The collaboration aims to explore the connections between the songs' lyrics and Hamlet's narrative, enhancing the audience's experience. Tickets for the production will go on sale on October 2, 2024.