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
- Bruce Herbelin-Earle as Dickie Greenleaf
- Christopher Bianchi (Othello) as Herbert Greenleaf/Roverini
- Cary Crankson (Death of England as Freddie Miles/Alvin McCarron
- Leda (Antigone) as Cleo/Dottie
- Jason Eddy (Othello,) as Peter/Fausto
Further cast
Lachlan McCall, Hollie Sullivan and Aldous Ciokajlo-Squire
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Reviews
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
esther
Talented mr ripley
A very difficult play to put on after a book, film and Netflix series, but the director and cast pulled it together to make it so watchable and still quite menacing. You wanted Tom to get away with the murders! For the lovers of this work it’s worth the trip to see it. ... Read more
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