Meet the cast of the chilling new The Silence of the Lambs stage play

Prepare to come face to face with one of the most chilling stories ever told as The Silence of the Lambs makes its highly anticipated world stage premiere at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.

Based on Thomas Harris' gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new production brings the definitive psychological thriller to the stage, delivering edge-of-your-seat suspense and unforgettable performances.

Leading the stellar cast is John Partridge (EastEnders, Cabaret) as the brilliant and terrifying Dr Hannibal Lecter, alongside Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street) as ambitious FBI trainee Clarice Starling. They are joined by Oliver Farnworth (Emmerdale) as FBI Agent Jack Crawford and Sam Jackson (Skins) as the infamous serial killer Buffalo Bill.

When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing imprisoned psychiatrist and notorious murderer Hannibal Lecter, investigators hope his extraordinary intellect can help them track down a ruthless new serial killer known as Buffalo Bill. With another young woman missing and time rapidly running out, Clarice finds herself drawn into a dangerous psychological game. As Lecter probes her deepest fears and motivations, she must decide whether to keep her distance—or allow Hannibal "The Cannibal" inside her mind.

Written by award-winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo and directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Nikolai Foster, The Silence of the Lambs captures the relentless suspense, psychological intensity and unforgettable characters that have made Thomas Harris's novel a cultural phenomenon.

Bournemouth Pavilion continues its blockbuster 2027 programme with the world stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs. The gripping psychological thriller joins an impressive season of entertainment that also features the iconic musical CHICAGO, the hugely popular comedy Victoria Wood's dinnerladies, and the unforgettable Dirty Dancing, ensuring there's something for every theatre lover throughout the year.

The Silence of the Lambs arrives at Bournemouth Pavilion from Mon 19 – Sat 24 Apr 2027. Tickets are on sale now via bournemouthpavilion.co.uk.