Strangers on a Train (play)

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Strangers on a Train is a play written by Craig Warner and is based on the 1950 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.

Written byCraig Warner
Date2 November 2013 (2013-11-02)
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Strangers on a Train
2013 production poster
Written byCraig Warner
GenreThriller
Premiere
Date2 November 2013 (2013-11-02)
PlaceGielgud Theatre
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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 for two and a half hours, including one interval.[11]

Roles and original cast

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Character Original West End performer[12][13]
Guy Haines Laurence Fox
Bruno Anthony Jack Huston
Gerard Christian McKay
Anne Faulkner Miranda Raison
Elsie Anthony Imogen Stubbs
Miriam Haines 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
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Critical reception

The West End production of Strangers on a Train received positive reviews from critics.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

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