Alfred Hitchcocks " The 39 Steps" April 22, 2009

The brilliant adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s famous 1935 film The 39 Steps, based on the book by John Buchan, is coming to Riverside Theatres for three performances only, from April 22 to 24.

Direct from triumphant seasons in The West End and Broadway, this hilarious, fast paced, action packed performance sees just four actors tackle 139 roles. The all Australian cast includes Mark Pegler, Helen Christinson, Octavia Barron Martin, Jo Turner, Drew Forsyth and Russell Fletcher.

Directed by Maria Aitkin, The 39 Steps is a physical comedy, which follows the adventures of Richard Hannay (Pegler) a recurring hero in Buchan’s thrillers, as he uses his talents and quick wit to get out of a series of sticky situations. Hannay’s troubles start when he witnesses the murder of a foreign spy working for the British Government in his own apartment. He is then pursued across Scotland by police who assume that he is the guilty suspect. Hannay attempts to stay one step ahead of authorities whilst learning too much about a dangerous spy ring and trying to foil the villain’s dastardly plans.

Alfred Hitchcock is best known as a filmmaker of spine tingling thrillers and dark black comedies, including Dial M for Murder in 1954, Psycho in 1960 and The Birds in 1963. He was brought to international attention by the end of the 1930’s with The Man Who Knew Too Much in 1934, The 39 Steps in 1935 and The Lady Vanishes in 1938. After a move to America he went on to direct multi Oscar winning psychological thriller Rebecca in 1940. Alfred Hitchcock’s name is one that immediately evokes the thoughts of chilling, edge of your seat thrillers, and even after his death in 1980, his films have gone on to make millions of dollars with re-releases and theatre adaptations.

This classic old fashioned comic book style spy thriller is edge of your seat drama. The 39 Steps is jammed packed with action and incorporates trains, bi-planes, the Forth Railway Bridge, a Scottish bog and the London Palladium.

The 39 Steps will be showing at Riverside Theatres from April 22 to 24 and at Glen Street Theatre from April 1 to 19.

http://www.love39steps.com.au

RIVERSIDE THEATRES, Cnr Church and Market Sts, Parramatta
DATES: April 22-24
TIMES: Wed 22 April 8pm, Thurs 23 April 8pm, Fri 24 April 8pm
SINGLE TICKET PRICES:
Wed & Thu Adults $50, Conc $45, 30 & Under $37, 16 & Under $33
Fri Adults $53, Conc $48, 30 & Under $40, 16 & Under $36
RIVERSIDESAVER PRICES:
Wed & Thu Adults $43, Conc $38, 30 & Under $33, 16 & Under $29
Fri Adults $46, Conc $41 30 & Under $36 16 & Under $32
BOOKINGS: Riverside Box Office 02 8839 3399 or www.riversideparramatta.com.au

GLEN STREET THEATRE, Cnr Glen Street & Blackbutts Road, Belrose
DATES: April 1-19
TIMES & BOOKINGS: Glen Street Theatre Box Office 02 9975 1455 or www.glenstreet.com.au

Official Website: http://www.love39steps.com.au