Play · Off-West End
Shakespeare’s great tragedy and Radiohead’s critically acclaimed album collide for a mesmerising live experience that fuses theatre, music and movement. In this frenetic distillation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, music becomes part of the narrative, revealing lies and corruption in a surveillance state Elsinore.
Share this show
Buying advice
How to book
Hamlet Hail to the Thief sells strongly at the Barbican, so the cheapest seats for a date go first. An off-peak date saves roughly 12%, with mid-range seats at £60–£85 against £83–£95 at peak.
Ways to pay less
- 16–29-year-olds pay from £18.
- Groups get the biggest reduction, from £55 a head.
Where to sit
The Barbican's Stalls are the best in the house for legroom and views, but prepare for the continental shuffle. The Circle feels intimate with great central views, and its side slips are cheap but limited. In the Upper Circle, central Row A is highly recommended and smart value. The Gallery is best for spectacle, but the distance loses facial expressions. Seats run from £30 to £150.
Staying nearby
The nearest hotels to the Barbican Theatre, for anyone travelling in for a show rather than heading home after it.
- The Z Hotel Shoreditchabout 15 min walk
- Aethos London Shoreditchabout 15 min walk
- The Hoxton, Shoreditchabout 15 min walk
Hotels.com affiliate links — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. Prices and availability are shown on their site.
Best deals
Best deals across LondonYoung Barbican tickets for 16-29 year olds are £18. — Tickets are £18 for ages 16-29. Join Young Barbican for free to access this offer. Subject to availability.
Groups of 10+ get £55 tickets for Mon-Thu performances. — Groups of 10 or more can get £55 tickets for Mon-Thu performances. Exclusions apply. Not available on top two Premium Prices. Subject to availability.
Pricing
Peak times
Weekends & holidays
Price estimates are taken from the show's official website, and are to be used as a guide only — prices are subject to change at any time.
