The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is returning to the stage with a fast-paced, espionage-filled comedy this spring.
The 39 Steps is onstage at the Anvil Centre Theatre in New Westminster from March 31 to April 2, following a run at the Surrey Arts Centre March 18 and 19.
Guest director Mark Carter leads a cast of four performers who play multiple roles in this Alfred Hitchcock comedy.
It follows the life of Richard Hannay (Nick Preston), an average man thrust into the life of a British spy after meeting the beautiful Annabella Schmidt at a London music hall. Richard finds himself hurtling through Europe on a secret mission as he works to save Britain.
His adventures bring him into contact with more than 150 characters – all played by the other three actors in the show (Amanda Huxtable, Ben Francis and Liam McCulley).
The play is suitable for adults and older children (about age 12 and up).
There’s a special relaxed performance set for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, designed for those with intellectual or other challenges for whom a regular performance might be too intense.
You can catch The 39 Steps onstage at Anvil Centre Theatre from Thursday, March 31 to Saturday, April 2, with shows at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $34.99 regular, or $29.99 for those aged 60+ or 12 and under. You can buy online or call 604-521-5050.
It’s also on at the Surrey Arts Centre on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 604-501-5566.
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