"...two impressive hours of madness with quick scene changes, skillful acting and a dreamlike set design..."
- Norran
"The interplay between the four actors is fiercely quick and tight as a glove... And rarely, if ever ever, have train chases or facade climbs, or for that matter air battles, been portrayed so nicely on a theater stage." - Västerbottens -Kuriren
"A successful mix of hilariousness, beautiful dialects and burlesque film noir humor..." - Västerbottens Folkblad
In a foggy London, Richard Hannay tries to cheer himself up and goes to the theater. But in the middle of the performance, several shots are heard and panic ensues. Amidst the commotion, the mysterious Annabella appears and asks for help. Richard doesn't believe her story of spies and international agents at first, but before he knows it, he's suspected of a murder he didn't commit and embroiled in a battle to save the world from a devastating war.
The 39 Steps is a thriller with a film noir feel, train chasers, spies, femme fatales, sneaky villains with severed fingers - and lots of laughs. The era is the 1930s, which is reflected in the costumes and the many settings in Scotland and England. The four actors have more than 30 roles to play and the character changes happen at a breakneck pace.
The play is based on one of Alfred Hitchcock's early cinematic masterpieces, The 39 Steps, which in turn is based on the 1915 novel of the same name by John Buchan. The stage version is a thriller-comedy that has been a worldwide success and won numerous awards. It premiered in the UK in 1995 and has been performed on Broadway and in London's West End. It premiered in Sweden in the fall of 2013.
OPEN REHEARSALS - during the Storytelling Festival: On Nordlandergatan.
The 39 steps - Tue Oct 18 at 16 - 17, Wed Oct 19 at 16 - 17, Thu Oct 20 at 16 - 17,
Free admission but ticket required. Limited number of seats.
Take your seat before the rehearsal starts, no possibility to come and go during rehearsal. Thank you for respecting this!
BEHIND THE SCENES
- conversation with the artistic team of The 39 Steps
Come and meet the people behind The 39 Steps, in a conversation about how the show was developed. What are the visions behind it? And what discoveries and challenges have emerged along the way? Exciting both for those who have seen the performance and those who are thinking about seeing it!
On 23/11 at 18.00
Location: Trappscenen, Sara kulturhus.
Free admission
Participants: The ensemble and artistic team
Discussion leader: Tora von Platen, dramaturge and playwright.
ENGLISH:
THE 39 STEPS
In a foggy London, the life-weary Richard Hannay tries to cheer himself up by going to the theater. But in the middle of the performance, several shots are heard and panic arises. In the commotion, the mysterious Annabella appears and asks for help. Richard does not initially believe her story of spies and international agents, but before he knows it, he is the chief suspect in a murder he did not commit and involved in a fight to save the world from a devastating war.
The 39 Steps is an edge of your seat thriller where the audience is treated to a classic film noir experience, train chases, spies, femme fatales, insidious villains with severed fingers – and a lot of laughter. The action is set in the 1930s, which is reflected in the costume and in the many environments in both Scotland and England. The four actors share over 30 roles and the changes take place at a breakneck pace.
The play is based on one of Alfred Hitchcock’s early film masterpieces; The 39 Steps, which in turn is based on the novel of the same name by John Buchan from 1915. The stage version is a thriller comedy that has been a great success worldwide and has been awarded several prizes. It premiered in the UK in 1995 and has been played on Broadway and in London’s West End. In the autumn of 2013, it had its Swedish premiere.
Premiere November 16 at Sara kulturhus, Skellefteå
Performance period: November 16 - December 16, 2022
By: John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock, by arrangement with Edward Snape for Fiery Angel Limited
Stage version: Patrick Barlow
Original concept: Simon Corble, Nobby Dimon
Swedish translation and adaptation: Lars G Svensson
Publisher: Nordiska ApS - Copenhagen
Director: Peter Engkvist
Dramaturg: Tora von Platen
Set & Costume Design: Caroline Romare
Mask & Wig Design: Helena Andersson
Lighting design: Erik Nordlander
Sound design: Arnaud Spicq
In the roles: Andreas Anterot, Ellenor Lindgren, Niklas Larsson Lirell, Malin Vispe
Press photos: Patrick Degerman
Poster image: LisaLove Bäckman
Duration: 2 h 30 min incl. break
Price categories:
Regular price: 325- 355kr
Student/youth (up to 26 years): 185 kr
Children (8-12 years): 120 kr
Pictures from the show
Photo: Lisalove Bäckman
Photo: Lisalove Bäckman
Photo: Lisalove Bäckman
Ellenor Lindgren. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Niklas Larsson Lirell. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Malin Vispe. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Andreas Anterot. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Malin Vispe & Andreas Anterot. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Niklas Larsson Lirell. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Niklas Larsson Lirell and Malin Vispe. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Malin Vispe & Niklas Larsson Lirell
Photo: Patrick Degerman
Niklas Larsson Lirell & Ellenor Lindgren.
Photo: Patrick Degerman
Niklas Larsson Lirell,, Ellenor Lindgren, Malin Vispe & Andreas Anterot.
Photo: Patrick Degerman
Ellenor Lindgren, Malin Vispe, Andreas Anterot, & Niklas Larsson Lirell,
Photo: Patrick Degerman
Ellenor Lindgren & Niklas Larsson Lirell,
Photo: Patrick Degerman
Niklas Larsson Lirell & Andreas Anterot
Photo: Patrick Degerman
Ellenor Lindgren, Andreas Anterot, & Niklas Larsson Lirell. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Niklas Larsson Lirell,
Photo: Patrick Degerman
Malin Vispe & Niklas Larsson Lirell.
Photo: Patrick Degerman
Andreas Anterot, Niklas Larsson Lirell & Malin Vispe. Photo: Patrick Degerman