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A group of young actors attempt to recreate Hitchcock’s classic thriller with minimal props, maximum speed and gloriously theatrical chaos. Expect quick-fire character changes, inventive staging and a runaway train of espionage, romance and mistaken identity. This Olivier Award-winning adaptation transforms John Buchan’s novel into a joyous spoof, where suspense collides with slapstick and imagination does all the heavy lifting. From shadowy spies to Highland chases and daring escapes, nothing goes quite to plan and that’s exactly the point. Slick, silly and relentlessly entertaining, this is…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The 39 Steps is by Clifton College, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpaceTriplex, The Prince Philip Building, EH8 9DP, 10 August to 15 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Tickets are £7.