Strangers on a Train (play)
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| Written by | Craig Warner |
| Date premiered | 2 November 2013 |
| Place premiered | Gielgud Theatre |
| Genre | Thriller |
Strangers on a Train is a play written by Craig Warner and is based on the 1950 the novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. The show made its West End and world premiere at the Gielgud Theatre on 19 November 2013, following previews from 2 November.
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Production history
Strangers on a Train is a thriller[1] written by Craig Warner, based on the 1950 novel Strangers on a Train[2] written by Patricia Highsmith.[3] Officially confirmed on 20 September 2013,[4] the play began previews on 2 November 2013,[5] before making its world premiere at the Gielgud Theatre on 19 November,[6] booking until 22 February 2014.[7] The production is directed by Robert Allan Ackerman,[8] produced by Barbara Broccoli, with design by Tim Goodchild, lighting by Tim Lutkin, sound by Avgoustas Psillas, projection design by Peter Wilms and costumes by Dona Granata.[9] Casting for the production included Laurence Fox as Guy,[1] Jack Huston as Bruno,[1] Christian McKay as Gerard, Miranda Raison as Anne, Imogen Stubbs as Elsie and MyAnna Buring as Miriam.[10] A typical West End performance runs 2hrs 30mins, including one interval.[11]
Roles and original cast
| Character | Original West End performer[12][13] |
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| Guy | Laurence Fox |
| Bruno | Jack Huston |
| Gerard | Christian McKay |
| Anne | Miranda Raison |
| Elsie | Imogen Stubbs |
| Miriam | MyAnna Buring |
| Faulkner | Tim Ahern |
| Treacher | Nick Malinowski |
| Ralph | Alastair Natkiel |
| Dr Swan | Scott Sparrow |
| Myers | Tam Williams |
| Porter/Reporter | Luke Beattie |
| Company | Matt Andrews |
| Company | Antony Jardine |
| Company | Anna O'Byrne |
| Company | Pippa Winslow |
Critical reception
The West End production of Strangers on a Train received positive reviews from critics.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]
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