THE 39 STEPS TO TOUR AUSTRALIA – 4 ACTORS, 130 CHARACTERS AND 100 MINUTES OF HILARITY
Mix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS, a turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. 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.
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 ready to make its way across Australia in an unmissable national tour this year.
THE 39 STEPS will open at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 8 August, then travel to Newcastle’s Civic Theatre from 2 September, Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 10 September, and the Playhouse, QPAC in Brisbane from 7 October. Tickets are on presale now in Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane, with general public sales from Thursday. Tickets in Melbourne are on presale from 26 May, with general public sales from 28 May.
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 100 minutes of non-stop action, four fearless actors play 130 roles in a dazzling display of quick changes, inventive stagecraft and high-energy hilarity.
“We have always loved the stage adaptation of THE 39 STEPS and feel like the time is right for Australia to have a new production of this inventive, laugh-out-loud tour de force for four actors. We are very excited to have assembled such an amazing cast to bring this show to life,” said producers Neil Gooding and Alex Woodward.
“THE 39 STEPS is funny, suspenseful, celebrates everything theatre can do, is a beautiful piece for actors and lovers of storytelling and after so many years, it still just explodes in the imagination,” said director Damien Ryan. “It’s one of the world’s first and most exciting spy thrillers and I think it reaches us so powerfully because the spy is one of us. It’s not about a titanium-built ex-soldier coolly dismantling a global threat. It’s about a listless, restless everyman who gets framed into an adventure that sees him have to escape his humble London apartment and go on an iconic journey, both through the big bad world and within himself, finding love and courage and above all standing up against the surveillance state, political intrigue and a national betrayal. It’s a sharp and dangerous noir mystery, it’s a joyous comedy and it’s a deep romance. And it all happens simply because he went to the theatre one night!”
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
SYDNEY
Venue Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Season 8 – 30 August
Times Tues-Fri 7pm, Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Wed 2pm, Sat 2:30pm, Sun 3pm (performance times vary each week)
Prices From $69.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings www.sydneyoperahouse.com or (02) 9250 7777
Groups 8 + call (02) 9250 7777
TICKETS NOW ON PRESALE, GP SALES FROM 22 MAY
NEWCASTLE
Venue Civic Theatre
Season 2 – 6 September
Times Tues-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm
Prices From $55.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings civictheatrenewcastle.com.au or (02) 4929 1977
Groups 8 + call (02) 4929 1977
TICKETS NOW ON PRESALE, GP SALES FROM 22 MAY
MELBOURNE
Venue Comedy Theatre
Season 10 – 28 September
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
TICKETS ON PRESALE 26 MAY, GP SALES FROM 28 MAY
Waitlist now at www.the39steps.com.au
BRISBANE
Venue Playhouse, QPAC
Season 7 – 19 October
Times Tues-Thurs 7:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm
(performance times vary each week)
Prices From $55.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings qpac.com.au or phone 136 246
Groups 8+ call (07) 3840 7466
TICKETS NOW ON PRESALE, GP SALES FROM 22 MAY
About the Author
Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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