Following sell-out runs with Factory International and the Royal Shakespeare Company last year, Hamlet Hail to the Thief now transfers to London’s Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited season from 31 October 2026.
Shakespeare’s great tragedy and Radiohead’s critically acclaimed album collide for a mesmerising live experience that fuses theatre, music and movement.
Hamlet Hail to the Thief is co-created by Thom Yorke and celebrated directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones. Yorke has reworked the band’s sixth album into a deconstructed score that illuminates the text and is performed live onstage by a cast of musicians and actors (casting to be announced).
Elsinore has a new ruler, and the air bites. Hamlet Hail to the Thief centres on Hamlet and Ophelia’s awakening to the lies and corruption infecting their war-like state. In this witching hour, when ghosts reveal wild and hurling truths, hectic pulses through the blood of its citizens. When minds and hearts are overthrown, music speaks loudly.
Brimming with energy, Hamlet Hail to the Thief distils Shakespeare’s masterpiece to its dark and glittering emotional core.
When: Wednesday 18th November at 7pm
Where: Barbican Theatre
Detailed Description
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the ISS trips?
The day trips are open to all current Imperial College students, including EU and UK students.
Unfortunately non-Imperial friends and family members are unable to attend.
How do I register and pay?
You will need a credit or debit card to pay for the trip. Once you have made payment, you will receive an email asking you to complete the emergency contact form. Joining instructions and tickets to the trip will only be released upon completion of the contact form.
What do I do if I need to cancel?
Tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
Please be aware that as tickets for our trips are purchased in advance by the International Student Support team, we are unable to provide a refund of money if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend, you may find another Imperial Student to take your place. You will need to email us to let us know.
