The Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash THE 39 STEPS arrives in Melbourne this week following rapturous audience response and rave reviews in Sydney and Newcastle. This extraordinary production will play at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne from 10 September to 4 October, with no extension possible.
Directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Damien Ryan and starring four of Australia’s most beloved talents – Lisa McCune (Blue Heelers, Sea Patrol, The King and I), Ian Stenlake (Sea Patrol, Stingers) and The Umbilical Brothers (David Collins and Shane Dundas) – THE 39 STEPS is making its way across Australia in an unmissable national tour.
«««« “A rollicking breeding ground of non-stop mayhem and high-energy hilarity” – Sydney Arts Guide
««««1/2 “a rip-roaring night of belly laughs” – The AuReview
«««« “superb acting and technical excellence” – MusicalTheatre.Au
“a splendid, ridiculously funny night at the theatre” – City Hub
“Theatrical Magic” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Hitchcock spy thriller meets Monty Python style-humour in a rollicking action comedy” – Arts Hub
Mix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get this turbo-charged comedy. After thrilling more than three million fans across 39 countries, from London’s West End to Broadway, this international sensation, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan, is reimagined and coming to Australia.
Join the suave but unsuspecting Richard Hannay as he finds himself framed for murder and tangled in a web of spies, secrets and seductive strangers. To clear his name, he must outrun the law, outwit international agents and survive a string of increasingly absurd adventures.
In just 120 minutes of non-stop action, four fearless actors play 130 roles in a dazzling display of quick changes, inventive stagecraft and high-energy hilarity.
Book now for THE 39 STEPS, a gripping fast-paced comedy thriller that will leave you breathless with laughter.
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THE 39 STEPS
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited
And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
Director: Damien Ryan
Set and Costume Designer: James Browne
Lighting Designer: Matthew Marshall
SEASON DETAILS
Venue – Comedy Theatre
Season – 10 September – 4 October
Times – Tues-Thurs 7:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm
(performance times vary each week)
Prices – From $65.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings – ticketek.com.au or 1300 11 10 11
Groups 8 + call (03) 9299 9873 or email groups@marrinergroup.com.au