The fast-paced, award-winning comedy thriller The 39 Steps is set to light up Newcastle’s Civic Theatre this September, fresh from a critically acclaimed season at the Sydney Opera House.
Mixing Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy story with a healthy dose of Monty Python-style humour, The 39 Steps has entertained over three million fans worldwide across 39 countries, from Broadway to the West End.
This Australian tour brings the much-loved production to life with a cast of four powerhouse performers who deliver a whirlwind 100 minutes of laughter, suspense and theatrical magic.
Audiences can expect a high-energy romp where just four actors take on an astonishing 130 roles. Through rapid-fire quick changes, clever stagecraft and physical comedy, the show promises an evening packed with inventive chaos, slapstick antics and edge-of-your-seat adventure.
At the centre of the story is Richard Hannay, the dashing yet unsuspecting hero who finds himself framed for murder. As he races across the country to clear his name, he becomes entangled with spies, secrets and seductive strangers, all while dodging the law and navigating one absurd obstacle after another.
The Australian production stars Lisa McCune, Ian Stenlake and comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers (David Collins and Shane Dundas), with direction by Damien Ryan and design by James Browne.
The 39 Steps plays Newcastle’s Civic Theatre from 2–6 September. Performances run Tuesday to Thursday at 7pm, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm. Tickets are available at civictheatrenewcastle.com.au or by calling (02) 4929 1977.
