The 39 Steps

Synopsis

Based on an original idea by Nobby Dimon and Simon Corbie from the book by John Buchan. This brand new version will be performed by four actors playing a minimum of 150 roles and contains every single legendary scene from the award-winning movie including the chase on the Flying Scotsman, the escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and the sensational death-defying finale in the London Palladium, besides many other favourite cinematic moments, including the memorable and controversial 'stockings and suspenders' scene!

Our Review:

23 April 2013

This version of John Buchan’s book The 39 Steps has been adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow. It’s based on the Hitchcock film, one of many versions of the story that exist.

The adaptation can best be described as a 'traditional pre war ripping yarn'. It is reminiscent of a 1930s radio play in style with the sound effects and Received Pronunciation of that era. It gives an affectionate poke in the ribs at days gone by.

Richard Hannay is thrust unwittingly into a world of espionage with a mystery to solve, what are the 39 Steps? On his journey he has to learn who he can trust before he is jailed o...