Theatre Conspiracy’s Season 33 Farewell Tour goes out with a bang — and a whole lot of laughs — with "The 39 Steps," Patrick Barlow’s madcap stage adaptation of the classic 1935 Hitchcock thriller.
Blending old-fashioned mystery with physical comedy, this production is a delightfully dizzying ride. At the center is Alex Dagg as the dashing Richard Hannay, a bachelor whose quiet life is turned upside down after a chance encounter with a mysterious woman.
Dagg shines in the role, bringing infectious energy, and he's nimble on his feet — running, rolling, and even leaping from a ladder suspended above the stage. He’s the show’s steady anchor and the only actor who sticks to a single character throughout.
The rest of the cast — Lucy Sundby, Lauren Drexler, and Scott Thomson — morph into dozens of roles with lightning-fast costume changes, wigs, and accents to pull it off.
Sundby charms in three distinct roles as the women entangled in Hannay’s journey.
Drexler delivers a standout performance, embodying a wide array of eccentric characters, each one vividly drawn and sharply performed.
Thomson’s comic timing and character versatility are also key to the show’s success.
Together, the ensemble tackles more than 50 roles — no small feat — and they pull it off with precision and flair.
The staging is clever and minimalist, enhanced by shadow puppets, fog, and a few well-placed surprises (including a wildly imaginative train sequence).
The show is being performed on the Off Broadway Palm stage, the show is a refreshing theatrical escape — part parody, part homage, and wholly entertaining.
With tickets priced at just $35 — and a generous BOGO offer — "The 39 Steps" is an accessible and unmissable option for Southwest Florida theatergoers looking for laughs, intrigue, and a master class in theatrical storytelling.
So bring your imagination and prepare for a night of entertainment. Catch it before it’s gone: the show runs through June 22.
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