'Electrifying' production of The Silence of the Lambs set to head to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for six days in 2027
An electrifying new production of 'The Silence of the Lambs' is set to make its way to Wolverhampton for six days in 2027.
In a new chapter for the legacy of Thomas Harris' thriller, the production prepares to make its world stage play premiere.
Acclaimed television writer and playwright Gina Gionfriddo brings the gripping literary masterpiece to the stage in a new modern adaptation directed by Nikolai Foster.
This electrifying new production will make its way to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday, April 26 – Saturday, May 1, 2027.
Gina Gionfriddo’s theatrical adaptation delves into the psychological tension of Thomas Harris’ landmark novel, drawing the audience deep into Clarice and Lecter’s intelligent, intricate, and bone-chilling game of cat-and-mouse, as the FBI scramble to catch Buffalo Bill, a serial killer still at large.
Gionfriddo’s screenwriting credits include Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent (NBC), Cold Case (CBS), House of Cards (Netflix) and The Alienist (Netflix). Her plays Becky Shaw and Rapture, Blister, Burn were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2009 and 2013, respectively.
She said: “Thomas Harris’ novel speaks so eloquently to the interior terrors that fuel his iconic characters - both the monsters and the heroes who slay them. What a privilege it has been to bring these stories to the stage.”
Director Nikolai Foster continues: "The Silence of the Lambs is surely the most electrifying and frightening of its genre. At the heart of this play is the remarkable relationship between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter; through their gripping meetings, these two fascinating characters develop a compelling relationship.
"Harris’ novel is filled with stunning iconography and imagery that is ripe for theatrical invention. We can’t wait to see it burst to life onstage.”
Tickets for The Silence of the Lambs go on sale to friends and members on Wednesday 26 November at 10am, and general sale Friday 28 November at 10am at grandtheatre.co.uk.
