World Stageplay Premiere of The Silence of the Lambs Comes to Festival Theatre Edinburgh
Culture-lovers visiting Edinburgh can look forward to an electrifying theatrical experience as the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs makes its world stageplay premiere. Set to run at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh, this gripping production brings Thomas Harris's landmark novel vividly to life on stage.
What to Expect from the Production
The story follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she interviews the infamous psychiatrist and murderer, Dr Hannibal Lecter, in hopes of catching a new killer known as Buffalo Bill. Written by award-winning Gina Gionfriddo and directed by Nikolai Foster, the play promises to get audiences closer than ever to the unforgettable characters and intense suspense of the original story.
Performance Details
Dates: 8th September 2026 to 12th September 2026
Times: Standard performances at 7.30pm, with matinee shows on Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Venue: Festival Theatre Edinburgh, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh South, EH8 9FT
Visitors are advised to check details with the venue or event organisers in the first instance. Don't miss the chance to witness this major cultural phenomenon during your stay in Edinburgh!

