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The 39 Steps Tickets

Forget stuffy spy thrillers - this award-winning adaptation of The 39 Steps is a fun take on Hitchcock's classic, with 4 actors playing 150 characters.

Why watch The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps is coming back to the West End, bringing its unique brand of theatrical mayhem to the stage. Directed by Nicola Samer, the production stays true to Patrick Barlow's original, Tony award-winning adaptation. Barlow playfully reimagines John Buchan's 1915 novel and Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film, weaving a tapestry of mistaken identity, espionage, and slapstick comedy. The cast will feature Tom Byrne (The Crown) as Richard Hannay, Safeena Ladha (She, The Great Gatsby) as Annabella Schmidt, Pamela, and Margaret. The 39 Steps relies on brilliant prop work for side-splitting action sequences. Picture a train journey to Scotland with just a suitcase and a scarf, or a daring bridge climb with nothing but the actors' bodies. There's no better way to spend your summer than with this quintessentially British production.

The story

The unsuspecting Richard Hannay finds himself framed for murder and entangled in a world of espionage. With only four incredibly talented actors transforming into over 150 characters, the show takes you on a hilarious chase across rooftops, trains, and even a (comical!) plane crash. Will Hannay unravel the mystery of The 39 Steps and clear his name? Book your tickets to watch in London and find out!

Great For

Alfred Hitchcock fans | Comedy fans | Theater enthusiasts

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Know before you go

Show details

Genre: Play

Audience: Suitable for 7+

Theater Name: Trafalgar Theater

Seating Capacity: 630

Theater facilities: Toilets, bar,

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair access, cloakroom, guide dogs, hearing assistance, accessible toilets

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Cast: Tom Byrne as Richard Hannay, Safeena Ladha as Annabella Schmidt, Pamela, and Margaret, Eugene McCoy as Clown 1, Maddie Rice as Clown 2
Director: Nicola Samer
Scenic and Costume Design: Peter McKintosh
Lighting Design: Ian Scott
Sound Design: Mic Pool
Adapted by: Patrick Barlow
Original Concept: Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
Book: John Buchan

Additional Tips

Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
The show features strobing lights, flashing lights, haze, smoke, and the smoking of herbal cigarettes, making it unsuitable for those with photosensitive epilepsy or other similar conditions.
For those in need, hearing assistance devices and induction loop necklaces are available at the theater.