39 steps

"The 39 Steps" is recognized as the title of the famous black-and-white film by Alfred Hitchcock from 1935. The British Film Institute declared this film the fourth best British film of all time. However, the story of "The 39 Steps" dates back to 1915, when John Buchan wrote the novel of the same name.

Known for "The National Theatre of Brent's The Complete and Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O’Neill," which became a legend in Great Britain, Patrick Barlow created a loose theatrical adaptation of Buchan and Hitchcock. This play premiered in 2005 in London. Its exceptional value was confirmed by the 'Olivier' award for Best New Comedy in 2007 and two 'Tony' awards in 2008.

• Presented in the West End for several years with constant audience attention.
• Conquered Broadway with over 1,200 performances over four years.
• Performed worldwide, including cities such as Paris, Barcelona, Croatia, Hong Kong, and many others.

The plot of the play is simple but intriguing: a man helps a female agent. When the agent is killed, he is forced to save himself and uncover a group of foreign spies who plan to steal crucial state secrets.

Barlow's parody transforms the tense spy novel into a witty theatrical adventure. Four skillful actors in various roles bring a refreshing irony to the stereotypes of spy stories and romantic patriotism, surprising us with traditional themes in a new guise. With minimal props, they guide us through a multitude of scenarios while making us laugh to tears.