The 39 Steps is a parody, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. The original concept and production of a four-actor version of the story was written by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon, and premiered in 1996. Patrick Barlow rewrote this adaptation in 2005. It is riotous blend of multiple roles, inventive stagecraft, shadow puppetry and physical theatre.
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have this hilarious fast-paced whodunit with well over 50 roles played by three of the cast of four. The main protagonist, Richard Hannay, leads a boring life until he meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organisation called "The 39 Steps" is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale
Written by Patrick Barlow Directed by Jane McKenna
Mon 2nd June - Sat 7th June, 7.30 pm; Sat 7th June, 2.30 pm
Sherborne Studio Theatre, Marston Road, Sherborne
Tickets for The 39 Steps will be on sale from March 24th
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Please also be aware that there will be a gun effect several times during each performance.
Make your evening out complete with a preshow meal at the Newell French Bistro in Greenhill, just a few minutes walk from the Theatre. Note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
3-course menu (excluding wine) £28.50
with a full à la carte menu to choose from.
01935 710386
