North By Northwest

Alfred Hitchcock's North By Northwest. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice

A Wise Children, York Theatre Royal, HOME Manchester and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse co-production

It would be strange, would it not, if, in a city of seven million people, one man were never mistaken for another…

But that is exactly what happens to Roger Thornhill, reluctant hero of North by Northwest, when a mistimed phone call to his mother lands him smack bang in the middle of a Cold War conspiracy. Now he’s on the run, dodging spies, airplanes and a femme fatale who might not be all she seems.

Theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head. With just six shape-shifting performers, a fabulous ‘50s soundtrack and a LOT of hats, this dazzling production plays with the heart, mind and soul. Join us for a night of glamour, romance, jeopardy and a liberal sprinkling of tender truths.

Join us for a post-show discussion on Tue 25 Mar the 7:30pm performance.

Accessible performances:

• Audio Described Performance: Sat 29 Mar: 14:30
• Captioned Performance: Sat 05 Apr: 14:30
• British Sign Language Interpreted Performance: Wed 02 Apr: 19:30

If you are booking for one of our Access Performances, please contact our Box Office (boxoffice@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk) for the best rate and advice on the best seats for your requirements.

Running time: TBC

Venue: Main House, York Theatre Royal

Price: From £15

Tues 18 Mar: 19:30

Wed 19 Mar: 19:30

Thu 20 Mar: 19:30

Fri 21 Mar: 19:30

Sat 22 Mar: 19:30

Tue 25 Mar: 19:20

Wed 26 Mar: 14:00
Wed 26 Mar: 19:30

Thu 27 Mar: 19:30

Fri 28 Mar: 19:30

Sat 29 Mar: 14:30 (Audio Described Performance)
Sat 29 Mar: 19:30

Tue 01 Apr: 19:30

Wed 02 Apr: 19:30 (BSL Interpreted Performance)

Thu 03 Apr: 14:00
Thu 03 Apr: 19:30

Fri 04 Apr: 19:30

Sat 05 Apr: 14:30 (Captioned Performance)
Sat 05 Apr: 19:30