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Dianne Pilkington to star in The 39 Steps

Dianne Pilkington will be joining the new cast of The 39 Steps at Criterion Theatre from 26th of April 2010, currently performing as Glinda in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Dianne Pilkington (born June 7, 1975) is an English actress. She trained at the Guildford School of Acting in England, and since then has made many notable appearances, in both tours and in the West End. She is currently playing Glinda in the West End production of Wicked. She began performances on July 16, 2007 replacing original Glinda, Helen Dallimore after breifly serving as standby from April 28, 2007 – July 14, 2007.

The 39 Steps Media Reviews

John Buchan’s gripping whodunit – memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935 – has at last been thrillingly adapted for the stage. This hilarious brand new version is performed by four actors playing a minimum of 150 roles and transfers to the West End after a sensational sell-out run at the Tricycle Theatre.

Nothing has been cut from spectacular premiere of Britain’s most spellbinding thriller – the legendary scenes include the chase on the Flying Scotsman, the escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and the death defying finale in the London Palladium!

It’s the most astonishing theatrical tour de force of the year. Book now to avoid incredible disappointment.

All in all, ‘The 39 Steps’ was the best thing that I’ve seen at the Theatre Royal this year
BBC North Yorkshire – Read review

A thoroughly enjoyable production that both mocks and celebrates the spy genre
Onstage Scotland – Read review
 

 

 

A bally good show, by Jove!
South Wales Echo – Read review
 
Spoof spy thriller roles into town: interview with producer Edward Snape
South Wales Echo – Read review
 
Steps in the right direction
South Wales Argus – Read review
 
39 Steps to Heaven
Richmond and Twickenham Times – Read review
 
There aren’t many better ways to spend 100 minutes of your life than watching this…
Living in Surrey – Read review
 
Spies, music hall and shadow puppets combine to make this a memorable night out
BBC Nottingham – Read review
 
Spies, Blonde and a Guy Go North by Northwest
New York Times – Read review
 
Wonderful show…
BBC Northamptonshire– Read review
 
Wonderfully inventive…
The Argus, Brighton – Read review
 
Now that’s what I call a triumph…
The Herald & Post Northamptonshire – Read review
 
Winner Best New Comedy
Whatsonstage Award 2007
 
“Clever, very funny, imaginative and brilliantly acted”
The Guardian
 
“A dizzy theatrical game played with wit and versatility” * * * *
The Times
 
“Hugely entertaining… . Clever, witty, ingenious” * * * *
Sunday Times
 
“Dizzyingly entertaining show”
Daily Telegraph
 
“A wonderful triumph of theatre”
BBC Radio 4
 
“Rollicking fun”
The Times
 
“A joyous version of the Hitchcock classic. * * * *”
Sunday Times
 
“Just the ticket”
Evening Standard
 
“What the West End has been waiting for”
The Observer
 
“Hilarious. * * * *”
Sunday Express

Book Tickets for The 39 Steps

 

 

 

The 39 Steps is now booking until 6 September 2009

The 39 Steps, which was opened at the Criterion theatre two years ago, now celebrates its birthday by announcing a further extension to its run and a new cast member. On 13 October Tessa Churchard takes over from Josefina Gabrielle to play the three female roles in this play, The 39 Steps is now booking until 6 September 2009.

JOHN BUCHAN’S gripping whodunnit – memorably filmed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK in 1935 – has at last been THRILLINGLY ADAPTED for the stage with just FOUR heroic actors playing more than 39 classic roles.

GUARANTEED to contain not only COMEDY AND THRILLS GALORE this brand new production is packed with cads and sirens as well as those legendary scenes. Gasp, laugh and be amazed at the Chase on the Flying Scotsman, the Escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical Bi-Plane Crash ever staged and the sensational death-defying finale in the London Palladium and not forgetting the memorable and controversial ‘stockings and suspenders’ scene* and MANY MORE!

This spectacular production of Britain’s most spellbinding thriller which promises to be the most astonishing theatrical tour de force of the year.

Book Tickets for The 39 Steps