Co-created by directors Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett, Thom deconstructed and remoulded Hail to the Thief into a score to serve the play, performed live by a cast of musicians and actors.

Hamlet Hail to the Thief will have its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre this autumn, running from 31st October 2026 through to 23rd January 2027, following sold-out runs last year at @the-rsc.bsky.social and Aviva Studios, home of Factory International.

...When it revealed itself to us over time I was shocked, having never had this kind of experience before. I am happy for it to be seen by a wider audience in such an intense space." - @thomyorke.wastehq.social

"I'm into finally bringing 'Hamlet Hail to the Thief' to London, and to the Barbican of all places! It is fascinating and very strange to me how this came to life and how it has worked...

He gave us our first feature article (even though we were called On A Friday at the time…) which was a huge shot in the arm and felt like a very significant step forward.

Through his writing and support, he played a huge role in creating a sense of a thriving and credible musical community. This, in turn, allowed all the nascent Oxford bands, including us, to believe in themselves.

They say it takes a village to raise a child. The same thing could be said of breaking a band. Radiohead's 'village' was Oxford in the early 90s, and it was made up of local promoters, managers and music enthusiasts. At the heart of this was Ronan Munro who ran the local music magazine Curfew.

Congratulations to @thomyorke.wastehq.social on his @ivorsacademy.bsky.social Fellowship Award. And huge thanks to Harry Styles for presenting it. 📸 Dave Benett Agency