The Talented Mr. Ripley

Patricia Highsmith's amoral protagonist in The Talented Mr Ripley offers a queasy kind of entertainment and an armchair psychologist's perfect case study.
The Guardian
Why see The Talented Mr. Ripley?
Stage Adaptation of the Classic
In Mark Leipacher's new adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley, Patricia Highsmith's classic novel is reimagined for the stage in thrilling fashion! Originally published in 1955, the novel won the Grand Prix de Littrature Policire in 1957 and was named in 2019 on the BBC's list of the 100 most inspiring novels. Spawning movie adaptations, radio versions and TV spin-offs, don't miss its brilliant transition to stage this year!
What is the story?
From the smoky jazz bars of Manhattan to the golden coastlines of Italy in the 50s, the psychological thriller follows Tom Ripley, a nobody desperate to be somebody, slipping deeper and deeper into a labyrinth of lies, until the consequences of his choices begin to close in.
Cast
- Ed McVey as Ripley
- Maisie Smith as Marge
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
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