The 39 Steps to be staged at Wimborne theatre

Revive Theatre is bringing its production of ‘The 39 Steps’ to the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne from 25–27 September with performances at 7.30pm and a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm.

A fast-paced, side-splitting spy thriller adapted by Patrick Barlow from the iconic novel by John Buchan and the Alfred Hitchcock film, it is directed by Richard Batt.

This Olivier Award-winning adaptation takes the thrilling espionage of the original 1915 novel and injects it with riotous comedy, theatrical invention, and lightning-fast costume changes. With just four actors playing over 100 roles, ‘The 39 Steps’ is a high-octane blend of Hitchcockian suspense and Monty Python-style absurdity.

The play follows the dashing yet bewildered Richard Hannay as he is unwittingly drawn into a whirlwind of murder, mystery, and international intrigue. On the run from both the police and a secret spy organisation, Hannay must race across the country to clear his name and stop a sinister plot that threatens national security, all while surviving train chases, plane crashes, and the occasional sheep.

Director Richard Batt brings razor-sharp timing and bold theatrical flair to this production, promising a night of non-stop laughter, ingenious stagecraft, and thrilling storytelling.