Full casting has been announced for the Scottish premiere of The Silence of the Lambs.
The popular thriller is set to take the stage at Glasgow's Theatre Royal from August 24 to 29.
John Partridge, known for his role as Christian Clarke in EastEnders, will play the infamous Dr Hannibal Lecter.
Meanwhile, Mollie Gallagher, recognised for her role as Nina Lucas in Coronation Street, will make her professional theatre debut as the determined FBI trainee, Clarice Starling.
Joining them will be Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth as Jack Crawford and Sam Jackson, known for his role in Skins, as Buffalo Bill.
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The ensemble cast also includes Minal Patel as Frederick Chilton, Jo Mousley as Senator Ruth Martin, Lottie Amor as Catherine Martin, Mark Peachey as Pilcher, Andrew Joshi as Peterson, Jonny Magnanti as Wertimer, with Mary Timbrell Hill completing the company, all taking on a variety of roles.
Adapted for the stage by Gina Gionfriddo, a Pulitzer finalist and Tony-nominated playwright, the production promises to offer a fresh take on the modern classic novel by Thomas Harris.
The plot follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling, who is tasked with interviewing the infamous murderer Dr Hannibal Lecter, in an attempt to use his intelligence to catch a new serial killer, Buffalo Bill.
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Gionfriddo’s theatrical adaptation delves into the psychological tension of Harris’s landmark novel, drawing the audience deep into Clarice and Lecter's intricate and chilling game of cat-and-mouse.
The production is directed by Nikolai Foster, the artistic director of Curve, and is part of a major UK and Ireland tour.
The tour's award-winning creative team is completed by theatre designer Michael Taylor, sound designer Carolyn Downing, projection designer George Reeve, composer Grant Olding, and lighting designer Howard Hudson.
Casting is by Harry Blumenau CDG CSA, with Julia Thomas as associate director.
The Silence of the Lambs is produced by Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live in association with Curve.
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