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The 39 Steps

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4.6

46 of 46(100%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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Review 1 for The 39 Steps

4 / 5

Silly and fun.

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- Mon 8 Mar 2010 @

Favourite moment: The train riding scenes @

Posted 15/03/2010

by Eks201

Location: Atlanta

Based on what I recalled was a serious Alfred Hitchcock movie (although in retrospect he was probably acting tongue in cheek), this play is a ridiculous, silly, charming and fun parody. For the most part, it closely follows the movie's plot and dialogue, but with a great deal of goofy sets and cheap special effects thrown in. It is by no means high drama or fine theater, but its cast of four (who collectively play more than a dozen different parts) are obviously having a blast and their enthusiasm is infectious. I recommend that you book a seat as close to the stage as possible to enjoy this play at its fullest. This is fun for the whole family.

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- Mon 8 Mar 2010 @

Favourite moment: The train riding scenes @

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Review 2 for The 39 Steps

4 / 5

39 steps, you wanted more.

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- Sat 13 Mar 2010 @

Favourite moment: Hanney's running on the spot and get aways. @

Posted 15/03/2010

by boswoggle

Location: Poole

I had already been told how good the production was and it did not disapoint. We felt worn out for Mr Hanney. So much action. There was never a dull moment and must be worth going again to see the bits you missed as the pace of the show never let up.
Very clever direction and use of comedy props.

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- Sat 13 Mar 2010 @

Favourite moment: Hanney's running on the spot and get aways. @

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Review 3 for The 39 Steps

4 / 5

39 Steps as you didn't know it!

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- Sat 13 Mar 2010 @

Posted 14/03/2010

by Dutifuldaughter

Funny, slick, clever, my dad and I loved it, and our french friend got the jokes too. The play has a recognisable story which races along. The characters played are wonderful caricatures and the energy of the four actors is palpable.

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Review 4 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

39 steps? High comedy!

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- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @

Favourite moment: Hannay on the roof of the train, being chased by the copper. @

Posted 12/03/2010

by Robert66

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire

Strange this email turned up just when I was thinking through the show again - for about the fiftieth time!
My review is simple - I thought it was the funniest show ever, and the staging, economy of scenery, and of course the comedy turns were all sensational.
I had a good feeling about it from the moment I saw the poster a while ago, but when I got to the wonderful Criterion Theatre and watched the opening strobe moments, I was totally hooked. The two Stephens were fantastic, just like they were doing the show in front of critics for the first time. John played his God-given role to perfection, and Natalie was gorgeous!
I pinched some postcards from the bar and have already posted them to friends.
I want to share the moment - true theatre, without the glitz, without the hydraulics, but with talent in spades.
You've probably already guessed, I loved it...

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- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @

Favourite moment: Hannay on the roof of the train, being chased by the copper. @

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Review 5 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

Thoroughly enjoyable and extremely funny!

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- Sat 6 Mar 2010 @

Favourite moment: Spies by the lamp post. @

Posted 07/03/2010

by nadc27

Location: brighton

This show was fantastic. I was unsure as to whether we would enjoy this but after reading lots of reviews and with some personal recommendations i booked this for my husbands birthday. Well, i am so pleased i did. We laughed from beginning to end. It is one of the best plays we have seen and i am pleased i decided to go for a play rather than the usual musical. With only four actors playing over 130 roles this was fascinating to watch and very cleverly performed. They did an amazing job and were extremely funny. The theatre is small enough that i think you can get a good view of the stage from wherever you sit (possible exception are the boxes). We sat in the dress circle and had fab views. This is a short play - 90 minutes with a 15 minute interval - time flew by and before we knew it this great performance came to an end. I would highly recommend this to anyone - suitable for all ages.

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- Sat 6 Mar 2010 @

Favourite moment: Spies by the lamp post. @

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Review 6 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

Pure Entetainment

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- London @

- 16/02/2010 @

Favourite moment: A hand appearingfrom the curtain shooting a character - all the cast (looking bewildered, turing to the crowd and saying 'theres only a cast of four'! @

Posted 18/02/2010

by Anonymous

Location: Lichfield

We got tickets for this as we could not agree on anything else. I am glad we did! We did not know it was a comedy when we booked, but right from the start we were entertained by an imaginative and creative direction.

Lively acting from all, the show being performed by a cast of 4 (except for the 5th man?!!)

So many memorable moments, the cast must be exhausted after each show but I would highly recomend this show! Funny, original, and a real wow! factor.

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- 16/02/2010 @

Favourite moment: A hand appearingfrom the curtain shooting a character - all the cast (looking bewildered, turing to the crowd and saying 'theres only a cast of four'! @

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Review 7 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

Best laugh in years!

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- 04/12/2009 @

Favourite moment: got to be the top of the train. coats flapping in the wind is still making me chuckle days later! @

Posted 06/12/2009

by Anonymous

Location: sevenoaks

Booked the tickets last minute as needed a Friday night out, didn't realise it was a comedy until we saw the sign outside! I had tried to watch the BBC version earlier this year and only made it 20 minutes in so was a bit dubious! Also took a very picky mother with me who loves the films so it was fingers crossed!

Well, best night out in years! Laughed from start to finish! All of the actors were amazing and their comic timing was imaculate! The origional story was well told with all of the main components included. Still a great spy story and gripping, but the script, direction and acting kept us rolling til the end. Also a great job done by the brilliant stage hands with all the props and perfect timing.

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- 04/12/2009 @

Favourite moment: got to be the top of the train. coats flapping in the wind is still making me chuckle days later! @

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Review 8 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

Highly entertaining

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- London @

- Tue 25 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The speech at the political rally - but also the men under the lampost , the train oh all of it! @

Posted 31/08/2009

by funkysheep

Location: warwickshire

This show was thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. The script was clever and funny without being silly but I think it was the direction that made it so good with memorable scenes from the film re-enacted with panache and humour without losing track of the story. You do need to be familiar with the film to get the most out of it which some of the audience obviously weren't. The cast worked extremely hard to produce (almost) seamless performances. I would happily see this again

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- Tue 25 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The speech at the political rally - but also the men under the lampost , the train oh all of it! @

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Review 9 for The 39 Steps

4 / 5

39 steps was very clever and very funny

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- Thu 27 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: where the 4 cast members change roles to and fro so quick. @

Posted 29/08/2009

by Kaz15

Location: Hertfordshire

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This was a really funny show, it was suitable for all ages. It was so clever.

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- Thu 27 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: where the 4 cast members change roles to and fro so quick. @

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Review 10 for The 39 Steps

4 / 5

39 Steps - more than 39 laughs!

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- Thu 27 Aug 2009 @

Posted 28/08/2009

by Joie

Location: Retired Grandma living in the South East of Englan

Loved the 'original' book plus the various films but this threw a new light onto a traditional story. Very, very well done. Grandma and 13 yrs old grandson thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

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- Thu 27 Aug 2009 @

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Review 11 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

Very funny and uplifting

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- Tue 25 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Three actors, six hats and seven characters all on stage - wonderful! @

Posted 26/08/2009

by Tapdancefan

Location: London

As a family of four, aged 12 - 55 we had a great time.

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- Tue 25 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Three actors, six hats and seven characters all on stage - wonderful! @

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Review 12 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

39 Steps

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: My favourite moment would have be in the inn because it was one of the most comic parts. The actors switched and played their characters really well. @

Posted 25/08/2009

by Smirk

Location: Hastings

It's good. It's hilarious. It's one of the best shows i have ever seen. I really enjoyed it.

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: My favourite moment would have be in the inn because it was one of the most comic parts. The actors switched and played their characters really well. @

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Review 13 for The 39 Steps

4 / 5

A fun show

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: when the men on the train are playing three characters each at the same time. @

Posted 23/08/2009

by moominmamma

Location: Essex

This is a very funny, entertaining and clever show. We (my 15 year old daughter and I) loved the costume changes, the witty jokes - verbal and visual- and the fast pace. To tell you the best bit would be to give the surprise away!

Not a profound story but a great lesson in performance.

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: when the men on the train are playing three characters each at the same time. @

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Review 14 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

Really funny

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- London @

- Tue 18 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The shooting of Richard Hannay @

Posted 21/08/2009

by Margea

Location: Yorkshire

The 39 steps was an amazing show, me and my daughter laughed from start to finish. Look out for the hidden references to Alfred Hitchcock!

A brilliant evenings entertainment.

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- Tue 18 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The shooting of Richard Hannay @

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Review 15 for The 39 Steps

4 / 5

The 39 Steps was marvelous

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- Tue 18 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: When the dummy fell to the ground in the final scenes. @

Posted 20/08/2009

by Legomuttman

We all really enjoyed the 39 Steps. The cast were excellent especially Stephen Ventura who played the Memory Man and the Scottish hotel owner. The play was fast paced and very funny. A definate recommendation.

The Kids Week Activity was not as advertised in the Kids Week information, but a Q& A, which although was good, a quick back stage tour would have been fantastic for our 8 year old.

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- Tue 18 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: When the dummy fell to the ground in the final scenes. @

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Review 16 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

39 great steps

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- Tue 18 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: too many tp pick one, though 'bob's your uncle' will stick! @

Posted 19/08/2009

by amberamber

Location: bristol

we had a really entertaining evening that suited both me and my 13 year old son. lots of clever dialogue and staging; energetic and very theatrical.

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- Tue 18 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: too many tp pick one, though 'bob's your uncle' will stick! @

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Review 17 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

39 steps go see it

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- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: the chase on top of the train @

Posted 17/08/2009

by madoldlady

Location: Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Clever and funny interpretation of the Hitchcock film rather than the Buchan novel. 4 actors play all the roles with aplomb. Witty use of minimal props and great physical comedy provide most of the laughs. Plus the spot the Hitchcock film references add an enjoyable extra layer for film fans. The Criterion theatre is utterly charming and adds to the pre-war setting of the show.

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- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: the chase on top of the train @

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Review 18 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

The 39 Steps

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- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: When the hand came out from the curtain and all 4 actors were on the stage.... @

Posted 17/08/2009

by shazza12

Location: London

Funny and well acted, this show kept my 11 year old laughing and he told all his friends about the jokes and acting tricks they used to keep the show moving.

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- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: When the hand came out from the curtain and all 4 actors were on the stage.... @

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Review 19 for The 39 Steps

5 / 5

39 Steps - a thoroughly enjoyable evening for all

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- London @

- Fri 14 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Crossing the bog! @

Posted 16/08/2009

by Litsa

Location: London

I thought that it was very clever. I loved the fact that there were only 4 actors playing all the parts.

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- Fri 14 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Crossing the bog! @

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Review 20 for The 39 Steps

4 / 5

Take 39 steps to a great evenings entertainment

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- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The leader of the 39 steps being shot by a 5th cast member - bearing in mind that the play has only 4 actors! @

Posted 16/08/2009

by altheowl

Location: Blackheath London

I managed to drag my reluctant 14 year old son away from his playstation for an afternoon of "civilised" entertainment. Not knowing what to expect, we settled comfortably into our seats and for the next hour and three quarters were transported back to the 1930's for a rip roaringly funny murder mystery adventure tale, jam-packed with quick changes (a cast of 4 playing multiple roles) and very many funny scenarios including a roof top chase on the flying scotsman ,Richard Hannay's amazing escape from a rural highland hotel, all leading up to an outstanding finale.
We did not stop laughing from start to finish.
We would both thoroughly recommmend thisto families with slightly older children (10+)

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- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The leader of the 39 steps being shot by a 5th cast member - bearing in mind that the play has only 4 actors! @

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