North By Northwest — Kay & McLean Productions

Hitchcock's classic thriller makes its way to the Sydney stage.
Concrete Playground
February 21, 2022

Overview

After past successful runs in Melbourne and Brisbane, the stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's classic suspense film North By Northwest is coming to Sydney this March and early April. Originally mounted by Melbourne Theatre Company and also staged in Toronto and the UK, this theatre version the famous movie comes from director Simon Phillips and writer Carolyn Burns from MTC, and looks to be as visually stunning as the original.

For those who need a recap, protagonist Roger O Thornhill is a savvy advertising exec who is kidnapped by gangsters who believe he's a man called George Kaplan. When Thornhill denies such allegations, the thugs relentlessly chase him across the country — and he meets a beautiful and mysterious blonde along the way.

Starring David Campbell and Amber McMahon in the roles immortalised by Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, the stage version of North By Northwest will deliver all of the thrills and spills of the classic film, with heightened suspense played out in live theatre. Yes, in true Hitchcock style, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat.

North By Northwest hits the stage at Sydney Lyric Theatre from Wednesday, March 9–Sunday, April 3.

Images: Darren Thomas.

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