The New Theatre, Cardiff
Tues 14 June-Sat 18 June
After spending nine years in London’s West End, Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps has made its way to Wales. This classic spy thriller is a brilliant and hilarious stage play, recreating the smash hit Olivier Award-winning comedy. Originally adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan, and turned into a film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, the play has an aesthetic inspired by the 1930s.
Adapted by Patrick Barlow, from an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon, this play follows the fantastical adventure of a handsome man named Richard Hannay. Get ready for all the classic British stereotypes; the stiff-upper-lip, gung-ho attitude and, of course, a pencil moustache. Laugh out loud as you watch our hero encounter dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and don’t forget the devastatingly beautiful women.
Amazingly performed, this inventive comedy thriller contains only four actors, Richard Ede, Olivia Greene, Rob Witcomb, and Andrew Hodges.Together they play 139 roles, keeping us on our toes with their fast-paced acting.
This multi-award winning show is ready to wow you with its simplicity and comedic talent. Get ready to laugh and this classic thriller that will leave you wondering who was playing who.
Tickets: £8.50 – £26. Info: 029 2087 8889 / www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
words MONICA MARTIN
