WILTSHIRE CREATIVE TODAY ANNOUNCES
PATRICK BARLOW’S ADAPTATION OF
THE 39 STEPS AT SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE
Wiltshire Creative today announces Patrick Barlow’s The 39 Steps which will commence their 2025 season at Salisbury Playhouse.
Adapted from John Buchan’s novel, Patrick Barlow’s The 39 Steps will be directed by Ryan McBryde – in a co-production with Mercury Theatre Colchester and Octagon Theatre Bolton. The production runsfrom 13 February until 8 March at Salisbury Playhouse ahead of a tour to Mercury Theatre Colchester (11 – 29 March) and Octagon Theatre Bolton (16 April – 10 May).
Director Ryan McBryde today said “This show is a high-energy blend of suspense, comedy, and theatrical ingenuity, offering something for everyone. It’s a brilliant homage to the classic Hitchcock film but with a playful, madcap twist that will have audiences on the edge of their seats one moment and laughing out loud the next. Whether you’re a fan of the original film or discovering it for the first time, this production will surprise and entertain you in the best possible way. I can’t wait to share this unique experience with new audiences across the country.”
Tickets are now on sale and available via this link:
https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/the-39-steps.
Full programming for the Spring 2025 season to be announced.
Wiltshire Creative, Mercury Theatre Colchester and Octagon Theatre Bolton present
THE 39 STEPS
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
Thursday 13 February – Saturday 10 May 2025
Director: Ryan McBryde; Designer: Libby Todd
Experience the mystery of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, in Patrick Barlow’s brilliantly hilarious stage adaptation. This Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy is back on a UK tour after a phenomenal 10-year run in London’s West End.
Follow the dashing Richard Hannay as he embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with daring antics, romantic encounters and ghastly murders. Get set for a whirlwind of suspense taking you from the bustling streets of London to the remote Scottish Highlands, as four talented actors play over 150 characters. Don’t miss this exhilarating escapade that will have you laughing, gasping, and cheering for more!
Ryan McBryde is an award-winning theatre director. He is formerly the Creative Director for the Mercury Theatre, Colchester (2019 – 2024), where his productions include Midsummer, The Importance of Being Earnest, Great Expectations, They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay!, The Comedy of Errors, Baskerville, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, Oliver – the Musical, Moll Flanders, and Pieces Of String. Other directing credits include Romeo And Juliet (Theatre Trier), Faust, 1984 (Alte Schauspielhaus), Love On The Links, Before The Party, Beauty And The Beast, Cinderella, Aladdin, Jack and The Beanstalk (Salisbury Playhouse), The Invisible Man (Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch), Saturday Night Fever (UK tour), Angus, Thongs And Even More Snogging (West Yorkshire Playhouse), The Who’s Tommy (European tour), and Hamlet! The Musical (Royal and Derngate, Richmond Theatre).
LISTINGS INFORMATION
WILTSHIRE CREATIVE
Box office: 01722 320 333 / [email protected]Salisbury Playhouse, Main House,Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA
STONES IN HIS POCKETS
Salisbury Playhouse, Main House,Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA1 October – 19 OctoberTickets from £12
Age Guidance: 14+
TALAWA’S BLACK JOY SEASON HIGHLIGHT: PLAY ON!
Salisbury Playhouse, Main House,Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA22 October – 2 NovemberTickets from £12Age Guidance: 12+
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Salisbury Playhouse, Main House,Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RASaturday 30 November 2024 – Sunday 12 January 2025
BSL Signed/ Captioned Wednesday 11 December 7:00pm/ Friday 3 January 2:15pm
Audio Described & Touch Tour Thursday 19 December at 7:00pmRelaxed Performance Thursday 9 January at 2:15pmTickets from £18
Age Guidance: 4+
THE 39 STEPS
Salisbury Playhouse, Main House, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA
13 February – 8 March 2025
Tickets from £12
Age Guidance: 10+
BSL/ Captioned performance Tuesday 4 March at 7:30pm
Audio Described & Touch Tour Thursday 6 March at 2:15pm and 7:30pm